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Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu and Ademola Lookman headline PUNCH Sports Extra’s 2025/26 Super Eagles Team of the Season, celebrating standout Nigerian performances across Europe in a 4-4-2 formation.

Osimhen, Onuachu, Lookman lead stacked Super Eagles 2025/26 Team of the Season

After another compelling campaign across Europe’s top leagues and beyond, Nigerian footballers once again underlined their growing influence on the global stage,...

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Runjaic reveals how Udinese helped Okoye rebuild confidence in Italy

Maduka Okoye has received strong backing from Kosta Runjaic, with the Udinese manager describing the Nigerian goalkeeper as one of the major...

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Okoye’s 10th Serie A clean sheet increases pressure in Super Eagles goalkeeping race

Maduka Okoye’s resurgence in Italy gathered further momentum on Sunday as the Udinese goalkeeper registered his 10th Serie A clean sheet of...

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Okoye earns Serie A Team of the Week spot after Milan shutout

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named in Serie A’s Team of the Week after a standout performance in Udinese’s surprise victory...

Maduka Okoye is set to return from injury, but he finds himself caught in the middle of a betting scandal that could overshadow his comeback.

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye ruled out of Jordan friendly

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad after suffering a thigh injury during training in Turkey. The Nigeria...

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‘I was not Nigeria’s first-choice’: Maduka Okoye explains AFCON absence with Super Eagles

Maduka Okoye says concerns over fitness and form led him to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of nations in...

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Super Eagles star Okoye explains why Osimhen stands apart

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has described teammate Victor Osimhen as “irreplaceable”, citing the striker’s unique presence beyond his technical ability. Speaking...