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Maduka Okoye Joins Eagles Camp as Qualifiers for 2027 AFCON Get Underway in Uyo'

Maduka Okoye Joins Eagles Camp as Qualifiers for 2027 AFCON Get Underway in Uyo'

Maduka Okoye has joined the Super Eagles camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar on Sunday, resolving the goalkeeper crisis that had been affecting the team for days.

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye joined the team's camp in Uyo on matchday, hours before Nigeria's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Madagascar. The arrival comes after days of uncertainty over his involvement in the match. This development may impact the team's plans, but details are yet to be confirmed. The match is set to take place shortly.

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