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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Watford manager, Claudio Ranieri, has said he may not release Emmanuel Dennis for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, because the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) sent his invitation letter late.<\/p>\n

Despite the Hornets\u2019 poor form, Dennis has been impressive, scoring eight goals and assisting five.<\/p>\n

He is only second to Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, in terms of Premier League goal involvements this season.<\/p>\n

Dennis\u2019 outstanding displays earned him a Super Eagles call-up for the 2021 AFCON.<\/p>\n

However, there is a possibility that the 24-year-old could miss the tournament.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not so sure I will miss him now, I don\u2019t know if he will go,\u201d Ranieri told Watford Observer.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s think about it this week, and then I will tell you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe national team has time to send their precall, they don\u2019t respect the days and I want to see very well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know the email arrived late and I want to know everything. The email arrived late to call him. The national team has a time, during this time they have to send the precall, if they don\u2019t send the precall, we can choose.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Watford manager, Claudio Ranieri, has said he may not release Emmanuel Dennis for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, because the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) sent his invitation letter late. Despite the Hornets\u2019 poor form, Dennis has been impressive, scoring eight goals and assisting five. 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