Maduka Okoye has expressed his delight at returning to the Super Eagles team, stressing his desire to become a regular fixture in the squad after his recent recall.
The Udinese goalkeeper highlighted the personal significance of representing Nigeria, describing his call-up as both an honour and motivation to maintain consistency at the highest level.
“I was so pleased to be called up to the national team,” Okoye said on Udinese Tonight, via the club’s official website.
“It’s important to me as a player and as a person. I want to return many more times.”
Okoye’s return to the national team comes after missing Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He featured in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 friendly victory over Iran in Antalya during the March international window but was ruled out of the subsequent 2-2 draw against Jordan due to a thigh injury sustained in training.
Despite that setback, the 26-year-old has responded impressively at club level, earning a place in the Serie A Team of the Week following a standout performance in Udinese’s 3-0 win over AC Milan, where he kept a clean sheet.
