By Emmanuel Adeleke
Super Eagles Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said that Maduka Okoye remains the first choice goalkeeper for the team ahead of the world cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana.
Nigerians criticised Okoye after his shaky performance at the Africa Cup of Nations.
He was fingered for the Eagles ouster from the tournament in the round of 16, after he failed to deal with Tunisia’s Youssef Msakni shot from outside box.
Speaking with Brila FM ahead of the qualifier on Wednesday, Amuneke said: “I’m not a goalkeeper trainer, but we have someone in that department, which is Alloy Agu.
“Regardless, Maduka Okoye is a good goalkeeper and human being, so we can’t because of one mistake dump him.
“He’s playing for his team (Sparta), and that’s the most important thing.”
Okoye has earned 13 international caps for Nigeria since making his debut under erstwhile coach, Gernot Rohr.
