Villarreal&rsquo;s Ikechukwu Uche has immediately fired back at interim Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi for criticizing him during a press briefing on Wednesday. <br /><br />It is common knowledge that the relationship between master and pupil is far from cordial, with Stephen Keshi failing to hand him a call up to the national team since after the 2013 African Cup of Nations.<br /><br />And the attacker has been questioned on his committment to the national team cause by the selectors, an argument he feels does not hold water.<br /><br />&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an honour to play for Nigeria. I don&rsquo;t expect to be begged or given special treatment. I&rsquo;m available when/if considered for selection, <span><span> </span></span><span><span><span><span>&rdquo; </span></span>Ikechukwu Uche said on his <i>Twitter</i> page.<br /><br />Since making his debut sometime in 2007, Uche has found the back of the net 18 times in 44 matches for the African champions.<br /><br />He last dressed for the Super Eagles on February 10, 2013 when they clashed with Burkina Faso in the Afcon final.<br /><br /></span></span>Photo Credit: <cite>villarrealcf.es</cite><br /><br />