Maduka Okoye Explains Choice of Nigeria Over Germany

Maduka Okoye, a 26-year-old goalkeeper, revealed in an interview with SportyTV why he chose to represent Nigeria at the international level instead of Germany. He described his experiences in Italy, where he is currently in his third season playing in Serie A, and expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he receives from Nigerian fans despite playing abroad.

Okoye highlighted the importance of his Nigerian heritage, influenced by his upbringing and family, which has maintained a deep connection to Nigeria. He acknowledged that he always wanted to play for Nigeria, even though he had opportunities with the German youth teams.

Okoye's commitment to Nigeria was a definitive choice for him, and he is now part of the 23-man roster for the upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan later this month in Antalya, Turkey.