Super Eagles goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has opened up on his first experience of life in the national team camp, saying the 3-1 win over Tanzania has lifted the mood among the players.
Speaking to Channels Television after the match, the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper said the victory was important after the defeat in Nigeria’s previous game, and that the atmosphere in camp was now better.
“It was good. We won. An important win. We lost the last game. So we needed that win. And yeah, the camp and the mood is much better today. I thought it was an improvement from the last game,” he said.
Okonkwo said he was still finding his feet, saying, “I am still new to the camp, so I am learning with them. But I enjoy the moment because, you know, this is a new experience for a lot of us.”
He said he was learning from his teammates as he adjusted to life with the senior national team, after being given the chance to represent Nigeria at that level.
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The goalkeeper believes the Super Eagles can still do better. “We know we have more and we can give more, and we can be better. But you know in the end it is three points, and that is the most important thing, I would say. We should learn from the experience,” he added.
Okonkwo was one of three goalkeepers named by head coach Eric Chelle, for the double-header against Tanzania, along with Stanley Nwabali and Francis Uzoho.
Nigeria travel to Zanzibar for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17, as they seek another win to strengthen their bid for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
