Injured Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe is unhappy about missing next month’s final and decisive African Nations Cup qualifier against Guinea.

But the 23-year-old is confident the Super Eagles have enough in their tank to see off Guinea and qualify for the Nations Cup.

“It’s disappointing because as an international, you want to be involved in every game, especially one as important as this, but it’s unfortunate that I can’t,” he said.

Anichebe has become Samson Siasia’s first choice lone striker in the coach’s 4-2-3-1 system, but trundled off injured with three minutes left of Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Madagascar early this month.

Scans later showed a groin injury which would keep him out until Christmas.

“I knew as soon as it happened that it wasn’t good,” said the forward, who was in tears in the dressing room after. “But now I just want to get fit and return to the pitch as soon as possible.”

In his absence, Emmanuel Emenike, Ekigho Ehiosun and Brown Ideye are all capable options and Anichebe appreciates how hard getting a spot is in the team.

“It’s a very competitive squad and when you’re there, you have to work hard to get in. The good news is that anybody can come in and do a job for the manager, and I am confident they’ll get a good result against Guinea.”