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Ideye, who is the Baggies record signing last featured for his country in November 2013, and was not included in coach Stephen Keshi's squad that got crashed out of the FIFA world cup in Brazil last year.
The former Dynamo Kiev forward scored four goals in three games for West Brom after he was almost sold for not being fruitful in January tranfer window, but the 26 years old has prompted Amokachi to call him "our best striker in Europe at the moment".
"Any coach would want him in his squad. His new-found form has not gone unnoticed," Amokachi told BBC Sport.
"When you look around all the top leagues in Europe he is the best performing Nigerian striker.
"That's exactly what you expect from a player giving 120% on the pitch, it's also what we require of our players, so it's only fair and objective to recall him."
Amokachi took charge of the Eagles on a temporary basis since December- and led the nations national team to play two friendly games in January, losing 0-1 to Ivory Coast and beating Yemen 2-0 before returning to Nigeria from Dubai.
But Amokachi insists the the uncertainty surrounding the coach's position should have no bearing on whether Ideye is given another opportunity for his country.
"It doesn't matter who is in charge, Ideye is in fantastic form, he is scoring goals and creating them in one of the best leagues in the world," he said.
"We are happy for him and wish him all the best in subsequent games at his club."
Ideye has scored five goals in his 24 appearances for Nigeria. BBC
Ideye is the best Nigerian striker in Europe at the moment- Daniel Amokachi
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