{
  "id": 9657241,
  "title": "I hope to be better than Enyeama – Okonkwo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-hope-to-be-better-than-enyeama-okonkwo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:14:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-hope-to-be-better-than-enyeama-okonkwo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arthur Okonkwo, the 24-year-old goalkeeper for Nigeria, is aiming to be better than his idol Vincent Enyeama, the former No.1 goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Okonkwo is set to return to the national team's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Enyeama, who made 101 appearances for Nigeria, built a reputation for making outstanding saves during three World Cups, including at the 2010 and 2014 tournaments. Okonkwo, who currently plays for Charlton Athletic on loan from Wrexham, praised Enyeama as a legend during a recent interview with Football Temple.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo says he hopes to surpass the achievements of Nigerian legend Vincent Enyeama, whom he considers a role model. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-hope-to-be-better-than-enyeama-okonkwo/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "I hope to be better than Enyeama – Okonkwo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/i-hope-to-be-better-than-enyeama-okonkwo",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:54:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}