Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is delighted with the chance to represent Nigeria again, DAILY POST reports.
Okoye is among the 23 players listed by Nigeria head coach, Finidi George, for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic.
The 24-year-old had not received a call-up since the friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique last November.
The former Watford shot stopper said it is always a great honour to play for the three-time African champions.
“I am very happy to return to the national team. it is a great honor for me and my family to play for Nigeria,” Okoye told Udinese official website.
The Super Eagles will host Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, June 7.
The three-time African champions will travel to Abidjan to keep a date with the Squirrels three days later.
2026 WCQ: Maduka Okoye delighted with another Super Eagles chance
