Super Eagles goalie Okoye reveals World Cup, UCL ambition

Daily Post Nigeria Super Eagles goalie Okoye reveals World Cup, UCL ambition Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport Super Eagles goalie Okoye reveals World Cup, UCL ambition Published on September 9, 2024 By Mike Oyebola Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has expressed his desire to play in both the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup. Okoye has gradually walked his way back to the Super Eagles after a short absence. The 24-year-old lost his place in the team after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

The shot stopper’s impressive displays for Udinese has however caught the eye of the national team selectors. The Super Eagles face a tough fight in their bid to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup finals. They sit fifth in Group D of the CAF World Cup qualification with just three points from four games.



“Yeah, like you said, we are in a difficult situation right now. But when we all meet up in the national team camp, it’s a great vibe—family vibes. I’m sure that we will get to our goal,” Okoye said in an interview with Italian Football Podcast.

“We have a new coach, so we are looking forward to what’s coming. It would mean the world [to play for Nigeria at the World Cup]. ” On his UEFA Champions League dream, he said, “For sure to one day play in the Champions League.

I mean, this is what we dream of growing up; this is the number one target. “But I know I have to take things step by step; I have to work on a lot of things. But I also know that I can be there, so that’s why we all work hard.

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