Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned from injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
The Udinese goalie has been out of action for more than a month following surgery to fix a ruptured scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.
Okoye has already started training with his club again, paving the way for a possible call-up before Nigeria’s crucial qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in March.
The goalkeeper’s return has given Erik Chelle a significant boost ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualification.
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has had a successful surgery after playing through agonising pain for two months.
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will have surgery after suffering a severe injury to his right wrist.
Okoye returns from injury
According to Tutto Udinese, the 24-year-old made their way back to Udinese’s Bruseschi training facility this week to get ready for their next game with Napoli.
Maduka Okoye | Imago
Following his recovery from his injury setback, Okoye, teammates Keinan Davis and Kingsley Ehizibue have resumed full training, according to the article.
The medical staff advised prompt action to restore full functionality after Okoye suffered a wrist injury, which Udinese first revealed in December.
The Nigerian goalkeeper has been missed, but it appears like he will soon return to the starting lineup.
Eric Chelle
As Nigeria frantically looks for their first victory of the World Cup qualifying season, Okoye will be keen to regain his place in the squad under new manager Eric Chelle.
The Super Eagles need back-to-back wins over Rwanda and Zimbabwe to resurrect their prospects of qualifying since they are now winless in four games.
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