Injuries at the Ricoh Arena have seen the powerful forward forced into action leading the line for the Sky Blues, and he has repayed Iain Dowie by scoring three goals in as many appearances.
His latest came at Ewood Park in Coventry's FA Cup 4-1 mauling of Blackburn, taking on three players before slotting it into the net.
United boss Nigel Adkins has admitted he is interested in the Nigerian, and has money on the table for his services.