Super Eagles goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has said winning the World Cup with Nigeria remains his ultimate dream, even as he named the Africa Cup of Nations as his most immediate ambition following a memorable introduction to international football in June.
The 24-year-old Wrexham shot-stopper made his senior debut under Eric Chelle during the month, keeping two clean sheets as Nigeria lifted a record fourth Unity Cup title in London with wins over Zimbabwe and Jamaica. He followed that up with appearances in high-profile friendlies against Poland and World Cup-bound Portugal, matches in which Nigeria played out a 2-2 draw and suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat, respectively.
Okonkwo said the experience of facing quality opposition so early in his international career had been invaluable.
“It’s my first time in the Nigeria team, and I’m just taking it all in,” he said.
“It was really good to watch how we operate against difficult opponents this month. I’m just enjoying the experience day by day. I’m just so thankful for the opportunity.”
