AFCONQ: Chelle gives reason for Maduka Okoye’s late arrival to Super Eagles camp
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed the ‘truth’ about goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s late arrival at the team’s training camp. Okoye arrived in the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Thursday, after being granted permission to delay his arrival for personal and family matters. The Udinese shot-stopper was the final player to join the Super […] AFCONQ: Chelle gives reason for Maduka Okoye’s late…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle provided insight into goalkeeper Maduka Okoye's delayed arrival at the team's Uyo training camp. Okoye, who joined the squad on Thursday, had been granted leave to attend to personal and family matters. The Udinese goalkeeper was the last player to arrive in Uyo, ahead of Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Madagascar scheduled for Friday.
Prior to his arrival on Thursday, Okoye was observed with American rapper Cardi B in Milan, Italy. Chelle addressed Okoye's late arrival, stating, "I can tell you the truth. He was supposed to come [earlier], but he had to do some things for his club." The coach maintained that he would manage the situation and make his own decision regarding Okoye's fitness for the upcoming game.
Okoye's absence from training sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday has raised questions about his availability for Nigeria's match against Madagascar.
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