Tag: Arthur Okonkwo
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Wrexham sign Okonkwo on three-year deal
Wrexham have secured the permanent signing of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a three-year contract, tying him to the club until the end of the 2026-27 season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 22-year-old had a successful loan spell at Wrexham from Arsenal in 2023-24, making 40 appearances and keeping 16 clean sheets as the team achieved promotion to…
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Okonkwo open to representing Nigeria or England
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has expressed his openness to representing either Nigeria or England at the international level, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Born in England to Nigerian parents, the 22-year-old has previously played for England at youth level but remains eligible to play for Nigeria through his ancestry. There has been speculation that Okonkwo could be invited to…
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FIFA approve Arthur Okonkwo’s allegiance switch to Nigeria
Federation Football Association (FIFA) has authorized the nationality switch for former England youth international goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, allowing him to play for Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Currently on loan at Wrexham from Arsenal, Okonkwo has been granted FIFA’s approval to proudly represent the Super Eagles on the global stage. The 22-year-old arrived at The Racecourse…
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Belgian club announce former super eagles player as assistant coach
To rescue the dwindling performance of the team in the ongoing 2022/2023 Jupiler league season, KV Kortrijk has announced for Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Joseph Akpala as the club assistant coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands. Akpala started his professional career in 2006 with Bendel United before joining Bendel Insurance the same year. He started his foreign adventure…