Stephen Keshi has ruled out the possibility of Kelechi Iheanacho and Obafemi Martins, turning out for the Super Eagles in the forseeable future.

There have been calls for both players to be included in the national team, but in the case of Manchester City prodigy Iheanacho, the Eagles coach says he is too young and needs more experience.

“Iheanacho hasn’t been playing in the Premier League and it simply tells you that Manchester City wants him to get more experience,” Keshi said of the 17-year-old.

“He is not part of the team (City) at the moment and he has to get more experience and maybe see if he has what it takes to be there.”

The Big Boss also applauded Martins’ desire to return to the squad, but stated that he might not be invited as he needs to give a chance to younger players.

He said: “For Obafemi Martins, it’s good to indicate interest to play for his country, as a former player of course.

“But we have other players out there in his position, younger players. So we have to give younger players a chance and the opportunity to grow,”