Ideye did not play in Tianjin TEDA’s opening day 2-0 defeat to in the Chinese Super League (CSL).

The striker was not listed for the game because of the delay in the completion of his transfer.

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He is, however, ready to return in TEDA’s home CLS game against Jiangsu Suning on Friday, March 10.

"The next game is very important to us and I hope we bring back three points," Ideye told sports.enorth.com.cn.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria striker joins his national teammate John Mikel Obi in Tianjin TEDA and he praised his international captain for helping him settle in China.

"From the first day I came here, Mikel has constantly helped me settle in,” Ideye said about Mikel Obi.

"We are national teammates and there's a good understanding between us, so we play together without any problems."

Ideye and Mikel Obi have left out of the Super Eagles squad for their two friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso in March.

Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr left out the two stars so they can get have time to settle at their new club.