Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Madagascar in Uyo.
The Udinese goalkeeper was among the players whose arrival was being monitored as the national team prepared for its upcoming qualifying fixtures.
Goalkeeper Joins Squad Preparations
Okoye’s arrival adds to the squad preparations under head coach Éric Chelle as Nigeria continues its preparations for the AFCON qualifying campaign.
Earlier reports indicated that Okoye had been granted permission to attend to family and personal matters before joining the team.
The goalkeeper’s availability is relevant to the team’s preparations, while the final selection for the match remains a decision for the coaching staff.
Super Eagles Prepare for Competitive Fixture
Nigeria’s qualifying campaign requires the team to secure results across its scheduled matches.
The match against Madagascar is part of the preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification process, and the squad’s readiness will be assessed through training, tactical preparation and the match itself.