Wrexham celebrates Okonkwo’s first Super Eagles call-up
Arthur Okonkwo has received his first senior call-up to the Super Eagles, drawing congratulations from his club, Wrexham. The goalkeeper, who previously represented England at youth level, was included in Eric Chelle’s squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in London. Okonkwo joined Wrexham permanently after leaving Arsenal and has quickly become a key player for the club. His addition brings more competition to Nigeria’s goalkeeping options.
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- Wrexham congratulated Arthur Okonkwo on social media for his first Super Eagles call-up.
- The club issued an official statement after FIFA cleared Okonkwo to represent Nigeria in April.
- Nigeria will begin their Unity Cup campaign against Zimbabwe at The Valley on May 26, with the final and third-place match on May 30.
- After the tournament in London, the Super Eagles will play a friendly against Poland in Warsaw on June 3 and face Portugal in Leiria on June 10.
- Okonkwo played 39 league matches in the 2025/26 season for Wrexham and was signed in September 2023 after leaving Arsenal.
