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2026 WCQ: Okoye Out, Obasogie invited… Super Eagles Camp Swells

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2026 WCQ: Okoye Out, Obasogie invited… Super Eagles Camp Swells

Maduka Okoye

Tremendous Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro’s preparation for this month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers has taken one other following the withdrawal of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

Okoye pulled out of the squad to face Lesotho and Zimbabwe, however there was no official motive given for the 24 year-old’s choice.

In the meantime, he has since been changed by Bendel Insurance coverage goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie.

Obasogie was one of many excellent shot-stoppers within the NPFL final season, and he joins Enyimba first alternative, Ojo Olorunleke in addition to Francis Uzoho within the Tremendous Eagles camp in Uyo.

Just like Okoye, left again Bruno Onyemeachi is a significant doubt for the qualifiers following the defender’s substitution in a Liga match over the weekend.

Onyemeachi is believed to have suffered a knock and whereas no affirmation of his availability has been made by the Nationwide staff, the 24 year-old’s scenario stays dicey.

In the meantime, extra gamers have arrived Uyo, and the staff’s official social media deal with places the top rely at 6 gamers together with the early birds, Kenneth Omeruo, Umar Sadiq and Jamilu Collins.

Kelechi Iheanacho, Francis Uzoho and Ojo Olorunleke are the newest names, whereas Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi and Victor Boniface are all anticipated in Tuesday.

Nigeria’s first recreation within the qualifiers is towards Lesotho, on November 16 on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

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