The battle for the number 1 spot of the senior national team of Nigeria between current first choice Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye, who was once occupying that role reached a new height during yesterday’s training, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Yesterday the three goalkeepers in camp with Amas Obasogie completing the trio were up in a shooting session under the watchful eyes of the goalkeeper trainer of the team Abideen Baruwa. They were faced with ferocious hit from the players of the team.
Udinese shot stopper Okoye was top of the pile making stunning saves including an unbelievable finger tip save, which drew applause from almost everyone at the session. His reflexes also caught the eyes showing a possible return that made him top choice for two years ranging from 2020-2022.
However that is not to say the current first choice Stanley Nwabali was outshined as he also gave a good impression of himself. Showing a confidence level that is expected of someone, who has been first choice since January during the AFCON where they went all the way to the final before losing 1-2 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final.
He is still expected to keep his spot as first choice, hence will start in goal in both games against Libya, but he is well aware that Okoye is pushing for his spot which will no doubt bring out the best in him.
