x

AFCON Qualifiers: Okoye targets wins against Benin, Lesotho

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye insists the Super Eagles will go all out for the maximum six points against Benin Republic and Lesotho in the AFCON 2021 qualifying series.

Okoye was the goalkeeper when the Super Eagles drew 4-4 against Sierra Leone in Benin City last November.

In the second leg four days later in Freetown, he kept a clean sheet.

Aged 21, Maduka says the aim of the Super Eagles is to win both matches.

“I’m looking forward to the game because I’m always honoured to represent my country and I’m trying to help the team and to get the win of course.”

“We can understand the disappointment from the last two matches against Sierra Leone, but we are going to work hard to get six points in those two games,” He told journalists

The Super Eagles will travel to Porto Novo on Friday March 26, ahead of the Saturday’s showdown with Benin Republic on Saturday, before returning home for the final Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Lesotho.

Hot this week

Maikaya Praises Balarabe’s Developmental Legacy in Toto LGA Ahead of 2027 Elections

From Abel Zwanke, LafiaAhead of the 2027 general elections,...

Court Orders EFCC to Apologise to Dubai-Based Businessman, Awards ₦5m Damages

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered...

Activist Blames Gov Sani, Kaduna Assembly for Delay in Kafanchan FMC Take-Off

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaAn activist, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, has...

Nigeria-China Cooperation in 2025 And Beyond

By Charles OnunaijuAs the eventful year of 2025 draws...

Real Madrid Willing to Listen to Offers for Camavinga, Set €100m Price Tag

Real Madrid are reportedly open to the possibility of...

Most peaceful states to live in Nigeria

When many people think of Nigeria, images of relentless...

JUST IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting...

Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the...

Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 62 Others as Ambassadors

The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted...

Nigeria-China Cooperation in 2025 And Beyond

By Charles OnunaijuAs the eventful year of 2025 draws...

Gov Alia Orders Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices to Resign Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img