AFCONQ: Maduka Okoye spotted with Cardi B amid absence from Super Eagles camp

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been spotted with American rapper, Cardi B in Milan, Italy.

​The video which surfaced on social media, has sparked intense criticism from Nigerian fans and journalists across social media platforms.

This comes amid his absence from the national team camp ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

Okoye is the only player out of the 24 that coach Eric Chelle invited for the matches that is yet to join up with the squad.

Chelle had used him as Nigeria’s first choice throughout the period that Stanley Nwabali was sidelined.

Okoye feature in international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June, and was expected to continue between the sticks, especially with his consistent performances for Udinese.

Most of the squad was expected to report to camp by Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

​However, while 23 players had reported by Tuesday evening and participated in the opening training session in Ikot-Ekpene under Chelle’s guidance, Okoye remained absent.