Kelechi Iheanacho, the Super Eagles and Sevilla striker, is determined to turn his fortunes around after a challenging period in both club and international football. The 28-year-old has faced a significant dip in form, with just three goals scored in the past year, both for Sevilla and the Nigerian national team. Despite his struggles, including underwhelming performances during the recent international break, where he was substituted at halftime in both matches, Iheanacho is resolute in his desire to improve.

Reflecting on his recent form, Iheanacho shared his thoughts on the difficulties of football when not at one’s best. He emphasized that the sport is not as easy as it might seem from the outside, with much hard work required in both training and matches. “When you are not at your best, it feels very hard, and that is when people think it’s difficult,” he admitted. Despite these challenges, Iheanacho is focused on working through this rough patch.

The former Leicester City forward is also looking ahead to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and is eager to help the Super Eagles reach the final after a second-place finish in Ivory Coast earlier this year. “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to win it,” Iheanacho said. He acknowledged the tough competition, but expressed confidence in his team’s abilities and looked forward to their next AFCON campaign.

As he gears up for Sevilla’s next match against Rayo Vallecano, Iheanacho will be hoping to score his debut La Liga goal at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his journey.