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AFCON 2027Q: Full house as Maduka Okoye finally arrives Super Eagles’ camp

Udinese of Italy goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has finally arrived Super Eagles base in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Okoye, according to Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, landed in Uyo on Friday morning. The 25-year-old’s arrival means head coach Éric Chelle now has all the […] AFCON 2027Q: Full house as…

AFCON 2027Q: Full house as Maduka Okoye finally arrives Super Eagles’ camp

Madagascar's head coach, Corentin Martins, expresses optimism for his team's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria's Super Eagles. The game will take place on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Martins emphasizes that his team is prepared and motivated to secure a favorable outcome, despite the Super Eagles being the heavy favorites.

The Madagascar team has only managed to win one match out of their last five encounters with Nigeria. Their sole victory occurred during the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt, during a group-stage clash. Ahead of the Group L encounter, Martins reinforces his team's readiness to face the formidable Nigerian side, acknowledging the challenge but also their thorough preparations.

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