Dynamo Kiev striker Brown Ideye has told revealed that he hopes to replicate his club form for Eagles at the AFCON to justify his selection.Ideye, 24, has scored 13 goals for Dynamo Kiev this season, but has struggled to be as prolific with Nigeria since he made his full international debut three years ago.
He has represented Nigeria at U20 level and was a late replacement for injured Mikel Obi on the final squad to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. However, he did not get any minute of game time during the tournament.
The former Sochaux striker said he will raise his game with the Eagles to justify his inclusion on the final AFCON squad.
"I'm happy to be named in Eagles final team," said Ideye.
"It's great to be in South Africa with Nigeria. That was my target at the early stage of the qualifiers, and all I have to do now is to do well in South Africa to justify my inclusion in the team.
“I will have to work harder to be in the starting line-up and prove my worth. I want to get goals for Nigeria as I have been doing at my club.
"There are a lot of striking options for the coach, but I will definitely prove myself when called upon."
Emmanuel Emenike and Ikechukwu Uche are ahead of Ideye in the top striker role.
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