Abuja, Nigeria – E don happen! Maduka Okoye go dey in goal for Super Eagles as dem set to face Russia for friendly match on Friday. Dis one na big news, especially as he no fit play for the Unity Cup wey just finish for England.
Okoye, wey dey keep for Udinese, no get chance for the previous matches against Ghana and Jamaica as Stanley Nwabali take dey do the work. But after proper gist with coach Eric Chelle, dem don agree say Okoye go start against Russia for the Luzhniki stadium (Wetin dey sup!).
Make e no be say na only Okoye wey dey face chance. Chrisantus Uche, the Gefate midfielder wey join the squad late, go also start for dis match. E don show say wetin matter, he fit deliver. Last match, he come late but still manage score important penalty wey help dem win Jamaica. No be small wahala o!
We go see how dem go match up against Russia, but one thing be sure – dem players dey ready to give their best. And with Okoye back in goal, na only good vibes be that. E go be fresh breeze for the team!
As dem dey prepare for dis big encounter, e dey clear say dem players don dey show serious commitment and dey ready to display the Nigerian spirit. Fans, make una get ready to support dem as Nigeria dey represent!
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