Former Nigerian international, Austine Jay-Jay Okocha has criticized the Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro for his poor treatment of Maduka Okoye in the senior national team.

Recall that Okoye was not included the 25-man list that will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

However, in an interview with BBC’s Osasu Obayiuwana, the former Bolton star stated that it was wrong for the Portuguese tactician to have judge Okoye with 2021 AFCON blunder in the round of 16.

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Although, the likes of Frank Uzoho, Stanley Nwabili and Olorunleke Ojo are the three goalkeepers named for the tournament, but then, Okocha has faulted Peseiro’s treatment of the Udinese goalkeeper.

“[Okoye] is the one keeper who has the type of training and football upbringing that we need in a goalkeeper in the national

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