Maduka Okoye Excluded from Super Eagles Friendly Against Jordan

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been ruled out of the upcoming international friendly match against Jordan due to a thigh injury sustained during training. This comes after his return to the national squad following his absence from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

March 31, 2026 at 2:33 AM5 min read2 views

Maduka Okoye, the goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, has been sidelined from Nigeria's international friendly encounter against Jordan following a thigh injury he incurred during practice.

Okoye had only recently rejoined the national team after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Maduka Okoye during a training session, prior to his injury

In his recent performance, he contributed to Nigeria's 2-1 win over Iran during the opening match of a four-nation invitational tournament, signifying a solid return to form.

The goalkeeper has since returned to Italy, where he is anticipated to undergo further evaluations and commence his recovery at his club, Udinese.

With Okoye unavailable, head coach Eric Chelle will now look to Adebayo Adeleye and Francis Uzoho, who are set to vie for the goalkeeper position in the upcoming match.

Maduka Okoye Excluded from Super Eagles Friendly Against Jordan

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