The recent clearance given to Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to switch to the senior national team of Nigeria has sparked a debate on who he will likely replace in the current team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Okonkwo who is currently the first choice of Wrexham who are pushing to secure a playoff spot, that could lead to promotion to the English Premier League will add to the options available to head coach Eric Chelle.
Highly rated by Chelle, his inclusion will cost one of the trio of Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie or Francis Uzoho their spot in the squad,per what we exclusively gathered.
However it all depends on how soon regular first choice Stanley Nwabali gets a new club after leaving South Africa side Chippa United by mutual consent. In his absence Uzoho stays.
Maduka Okoye is said to be Chelle’s top pick as first choice now with Okonkwo seen as his deputy. Although Uzoho is well loved by the technical crew for his maturity, excellent spirit and good attitude to training.
It means Chelle will always want him around, but it all will depend on how Okonkwo settles into the team with sources saying he could be involved in the Unity Cup in May.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
