Super Eagles: Charlton confirm Okonkwo’s invitation for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Super Eagles: Charlton confirm Okonkwo’s invitation for AFCON 2027 qualifiers

Charlton Athletic has confirmed Arthur Okonkwo's invitation for Nigeria's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Okonkwo, on loan from Wrexham, is looking to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles. The 24-year-old has two caps for the national team and has made four appearances for Charlton this season.

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