Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been selected by Nigeria for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Key takeaways
- Nigeria are set to open their Group L qualification campaign.
- Okonkwo, 24, is spending the season at Charlton on loan from Wrexham.
- The goalkeeper came through Arsenal’s academy before changing his international allegiance.
- Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania complete Nigeria’s qualifying group.
Nigeria call-up
The Championship club confirmed that Okonkwo has been included in the Super Eagles squad as Nigeria prepare for the opening phase of their route to the 2027 AFCON finals.
Charlton said the goalkeeper will join Nigeria for the fixtures with Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Okonkwo moved to The Valley in August on a season-long loan from Wrexham. The 24-year-old previously progressed through Arsenal’s academy system.
International background and qualification group
Although he represented England at youth level, Okonkwo later opted to play internationally for Nigeria. This latest selection provides him with another chance to establish himself among the Super Eagles’ goalkeeping options.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group L with Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania, with the four nations competing for places at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
