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Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye explains why he chose Nigeria over Germany despite not visiting Nigeria for 14 years

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Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has explained his decision to commit his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth, Germany.

Okoye who was eligible to play for Germany as well as Nigeria had not been to Nigeria, where his dad hails from, for fourteen years prior to his invitation to the Super Eagles for last November’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Lesotho.

Okoye, 20, has now revealed what made him to choose Nigeria over Germany.

“It’s always being a dream to play for Nigeria, the chance came and I took it directly. There was no second I wanted to waste.

“I admire Vincent Enyeama, he’s a legend. What he has done for this country, he’s an idol. I am looking up to him and I want to do things for Nigeria he has done, that’s why I’m looking up to him.”

“Leon Balogun because he is also half-German and he’s like a big brother, he told me everything and he introduced me to everyone very well.

“Now we are a big family, every player is like a brother to me. I am learning everyday from every player when I’m with the Eagles. It’s a blessing to be part of this team,” said Okoye.

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