2016 Olympics: Siasia gives update on avaliability of Iwobi, Iheanacho, Ighalo

– Coach Samson Siasia is unsure Iheanacho, Ighalo, Iwobi will play in the Olympics 

– Siasia says the trio have not yet be released by their clubs for the tournament 

– The Former Flying Eagles coach says Iheanacho is not helping with his attitude 

Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, says Arsenal, Manchester City are yet to release Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi in training

Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the former Super Eagles coach said that Arsenal are not willing to release Iwobi for the tournament, because they want the player to take part in their pre-season programme.

He however expressed hope that  Iwobi’s father can convince Gunners boss, Arsene Wenger to make his son available for the tournament.

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“The chances of Iwobi going to the Olympics depends how well his father is able to make Arsene Wenger to have a change of mind. Alex is a young man who will benefit much from playing against big stars like Neymer. He would be a great asset for us at the games,” he said.

The coach also gave update on Iheanacho saying he was not happy with the manner in which the 19 year old was pushing for his inclusion in the squad.

“Manchester City are not forthcoming regarding the release of Kelechi Iheanacho for the Rio Olympic Games. They are yet to respond to letter asking for his release and Kelechi is not helping matters with his attitude.

“I need him and Iwobi, but if they are not released to us, we manage what we have.”

Siasia, who led Nigeria to a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, is also waiting on Watford’s Odion Ighalo, who is supposed to be one of the three over-aged players in the team.

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