The trio of Kelechi Iheanaho, Isaac Success and Moses Simon have all been assured of places in the Flying Eagles’ squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, according to the head coach of the team, Manu Garba.

“Success’ team, Granada is battling relegation in the La Liga and they have pleaded with us that they will release him to us immediately on May 24, after their game against Atlético Madrid.

“Also, Daddy Simon will join the team in New Zealand after his team’s final game in the play-offs. The problem with Iheanacho is his visa. Once that is sorted, he will join the team.

“We all know these players and they are not new to the team, so they know how we play. They have been with us since the U-17 days and it will be easy for them to fit into the team.

“We all know the kind of qualities these players (Iheanacho, Success and Simon) possess and how they will be of importance to our team for the World Cup. They will add value to our team,” Garba said, justifying the reason for the ‘automatic shirts’.”