The battle for the Super Eagles’ No.1 spot has intensified as Maduka Okoye says he would love to reclaim the spot.
Okoye, Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, lost the position after committing a blunder in the Super Eagles Round of 16 clash against Tunisia.
He was consequently left out of the team and was not invited to the national team for over two years.
Stanley Nwabali, who was discovered shortly before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has since been favoured to man the post.
The Chippa United of South Africa was in goal for Nigeria at the continental showpiece hosted by Ivory Coast.
Nwabali was impressed at the tournament as the Super Eagles reached the final before losing to the hosts.
However, having impressed with Italian outfit Udinese, head coach Augustine Eguavoen extended an invitation to Okoye for the 2025 AFCON doubleheader against Libya.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper has now said he wishes to reclaim the No 1 jersey. Okoye told Football Temple via Complete Sports:...Read Full Article [Click Here>]
“Yeah of course this is what I want, but Stanley (Nwabali) set a high point with a great AFCON.
“I’m just patiently waiting, and trying to do my best in training and impress the staff as much as possible.”
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