Everton star Alex Iwobi is not in the Super Eagles line-up versus Squirrels of Benin Republic on Saturday evening after he test positive for COVID-19.
Iheanacho could now play behind the Napoli striker as Nigeria go for goals in this West African derby.
Rangers star Joe Aribo has also been preferred to Oghenekaro Etebo with Henry Onyekuru getting his chance on the left flank in the absence of Moses Simon and Samuel Kalu.
Starting Lune-up
Maduka Okoye – Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Leon Balogun, William Ekong (Captain) – Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo – Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho – Victor Osimhen
