S'Eagles: Charlton Confirm Okonkwo's Invitation For AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

English Championship club Charlton Athletic have confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been invited to the Nigeria national team squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. New Telegraph reports that Okonkwo, who is on loan at Charlton from Wrexham, will be looking to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles in the forthcoming games. Advertisement The 24-year-old has two caps for the three-time African champions, having debuted during the Unity Cup at The Valley in May. The Arsenal Academy graduate is expected to vie for a starting spot with Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye. Advertisement 'Arthur Okonkwo has been called up to the Nigeria squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau,' Charlton Athletic stated. READ ALSO: New Telegraph reports that this invitation gives Okonkwo another chance to push for a regular place in the Super Eagles as Nigeria begins their campaign to reach the 2027 AFCON, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Advertisement The goalkeeper switched his international allegiance from England to Nigeria earlier this year after representing the Three Lions at youth level. Okonkwo made his Super Eagles debut during the 2026 Unity Cup in London, keeping clean sheets in victories over Zimbabwe and Jamaica as Nigeria retained the title. Advertisement Nigeria are scheduled to host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on 23 September before facing Guinea-Bissau four days later. The Super Eagles are drawn in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-hosts Tanzania. Advertisement