Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is a major doubt for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Iheanacho was included in Nigeria’s 25-man squad for the biennial competition on Friday.

The 27-year-old could now be replaced in the squad with his fitness in doubt.

The versatile forward missed Leicester City’s 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Friday night.

The Foxes manager, Enzo Maresca that Iheanacho is nursing a muscle injury.

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The former Manchester City star sustained the injury in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Boxing Day.

Maresca confirmed that Iheanacho won’t travel to Cote d’Ivoire if the injury is serious.

“Kelechi has a muscle problem two days ago,” Maresca was quoted by Leicester Mercuryà.