Okoye joins Nigeria camp before Madagascar qualifier
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of the country’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar in Uyo. His arrival was delayed, but he is now with the squad preparing for the fixture, according to Punch Nigeria.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in Nigeria’s camp ahead of the team’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. Punch Nigeria reported that Okoye’s arrival was delayed. The goalkeeper has nevertheless joined the squad in preparation for the fixture.
The match is scheduled to take place in Uyo, although the supplied report does not provide further details about the reason for the delay or the team’s preparations. Okoye’s arrival gives Nigeria another goalkeeper option ahead of the qualifying game. No information was provided on whether he is expected to start or on the availability of other players.
Nigeria’s meeting with Madagascar forms part of the qualifying process for the 2027 AFCON tournament. The report does not state the date of the match or provide details of either side’s position in the qualifying group.
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