Sunday Oliseh Defends Maduka Okoye's AFCON 2025 Omission Amid Controversy

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, defended Maduka Okoye's exclusion from Nigeria's AFCON 2025 squad, highlighting the challenges faced by goalkeepers. Okoye, who plays for Udinese, was initially part of the 54-man preliminary list but was left out of the final 28-man squad.

Oliseh praised Okoye's resilience and form at Udinese, emphasizing the risks of joining the national team mid-season. The decision sparked debate as Okoye aims to reclaim the starting goalkeeper position ahead of the tournament in Morocco.