National Teams
Maduka Okoye ends 11-Month Super Eagles Hiatus
Maduka Okoye has been referred to as as much as Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming friendlies in opposition to Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
Okoye was drafted to the squad after Israeli primarily based Goalkeeper Adeleke Adeleye turned unavailable for the video games.
It’s a uncommon likelihood for the 24 year-old who has been away from the workforce because the Africa Cup of Nations spherical of 16 match in opposition to Tunisia.
He’s returning after his final invitation on 17 November, 2022 which the three-time AFCON winners misplaced 4-0 to Portugal.
The Udinese Goalkeeper can be aiming to get an opportunity to impress when Tremendous Eagles will tackle Saudi Arabia in a pleasant recreation on the Estadio Municipal de Portimão in Portugal on Friday.
On October 16, Nigeria will go up in opposition to AFCON-bound Mozambique on the identical venue.
The friendlies will put together Jose Peseiro’s facet for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in opposition to Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.
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