Arthur Okonkwo names Enyeama, Ekong and others in his Super Eagles all-time XI

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Arthur Okonkwo names Enyeama, Ekong and others in his Super Eagles all-time XI

Super Eagles and AFC Wrexham goalkeeper has revealed his preferred Nigerian all-time eleven players, Afrik Foot reports.

The 24-year-old recently switched International allegiance from England to Nigeria, and has been called up by Eric Chelle for the 2026 Unity Cup and the June International friendlies against Poland and Portugal.

Ahead of the opener against Zimbabwe next Tuesday, the former Arsenal goalkeeper was quizzed about his all-time Super Eagles team.

Nigeria and Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo

Ekong, Okocha included in Okonkwo’s Super Eagles XI

In goal, Okonkwo opted for two-time CAF Champions League and AFCON 2013 winner, Vincent Enyeama. The former LOSC Lille goalkeeper represented the Super Eagles over 100 times and is arguably the greatest to wear the Nigerian jersey.

In defence, the Wrexham man chose Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Elderson Echiejile.

Okonkwo combined strength, technicality and creativity in his midfield options, going for the trio of Wilfred Ndidi, John Obi Mikel and Jay-Jay Okocha.

Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel

Former Chelsea winger Victor Moses takes up the right flank, while 2024 CAF Player of the Year Ademola Lookman is Okonkwo’s pick to play on the left side.

The attack is completed by the second highest prolific striker in history, Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations Afcon 2023 match between Cote D Ivoire and Nigeria at Stade D Ebimpe on January 18, 2024 in Abidjan.

Arthur Okonkwo would be looking to make his debut for the Super Eagles in the coming days alongside the new faces like Femi Azeez and Owen Oseni.

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Adefolahan is a CAF-Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Afrik Foot, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz.

With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.

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