Friendly: Uzoho steps in for injured Okoye in Super Eagles’ lineup vs Jordan
Sport Friendly: Uzoho steps in for injured Okoye in Super Eagles’ lineup vs Jordan Published on March 31, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Omonia Nicosia’s Francis Uzoho will be between the sticks when the Super Eagles take on Jordan in an international friendly at the Corendon Airlines Park, Antalya on Tuesday (today). According to reliable camp sources, Uzoho, will replace injured Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Okoye sustained a thigh injury in training, and has already been ruled out of the encounter with World-Cup bound Jordan. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Uzoho was Super Eagles second choice goalkeeper at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old made one appearance for the Super Eagles at the competition. He has been capped 36 times by the three-time African champions. Don't Miss World Cup 2026: Ancelotti lists two things Brazil must do to win trophy You may like Turkey: Galatasaray move to add another Super Eagles star Depleted Super Eagles look to spoil Jordan’s World Cup prep in Turkey friendly Super Eagles: Victor Ikpeba names greatest player to have ever played for Nigeria Four Super Eagles players leave camp ahead of Jordan friendly Friendly: Okoye ruled out of Super Eagles clash with Jordan Fernandez thrilled to play in talent-rich Super Eagles squad