File photo: Super Eagles attacker, Ike Uche tries to go past Botswana defence during a friendly match at Ogbe stadium in Benin City, Edo State. Eagles won 2-0.
Ike Uche made a strong case for an Eagles recall after he scored twice for Villarreal against Levante in the Spanish La Liga.
Uche, who has not played for Nigeria since the Africa Cup of Nations in February, was on target in 74th and 89th minutes for Villarreal’s second and third goals on Sunday.
He has now scored six goals in 11 games and Villarreal are fourth on the league table with 27 points from 14 games.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said he has overlooked the striker because they does not play for the team.
In Belgium, former Nigeria youth international Michael Uchebo was on target for Cercle Brugge in a 4-2 home loss to Lierse.
The former Enugu Rangers striker scored in the 80th minute to take the game to 2-2. He has now scored four goals in the league this term.
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