Ikpeba Backs Nwabali Against Okoye 

THISDAYLIVE | 27-09-2026 03:32am |

Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has said Stanley Nwabali is a better goalkeeper than Maduka Okoye. The claim followed Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Madagascar in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Okoye had started back-to-back games for the Super Eagles during their June friendlies but was unavailable against Madagascar after reporting late for international duty. In the 51st minute, Nwabali produced a crucial save to deny Rayan Raveloson from restoring Madagascar's lead in a one-on-one situation, and Ikpeba suggested that conceding at that stage could have changed the outcome of the match.

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