Maduka Okoye Exits Super Eagles Camp Before Russia Match
Maduka Okoye, the Udinese goalkeeper, departed the Super Eagles camp and returned to Italy ahead of Nigeria's international friendly against Russia scheduled for October 6 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. Okoye was part of the squad for the recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau but did not play under head coach Eric Chelle.
Although he was not initially invited for the Russia match, there was speculation about a late call-up after the first-choice goalkeeper conceded three goals in the qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. Okoye's last appearance for the Super Eagles was during friendlies against Poland and Portugal in June.
Following his departure, goalkeepers Chinuzor Atata and Samuel James joined the training camp in Russia. The Super Eagles are preparing for the match without key players such as captain Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Osimhen, who have withdrawn for various reasons.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Legit.ng. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Legit.ng
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira, every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Maduka Okoye Joins Super Eagles for AFCON Qualifier
Maduka Okoye Joins Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Qualifier
Okoye Reflects on Udinese's 5-3 Loss to Inter Milan
Eric Chelle Excludes Maduka Okoye from Madagascar Match
Maduka Okoye Spotted with Cardi B Amid AFCON Absence
Super Eagles Train in Uyo; Okoye to Join Before Match
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
