From Düsseldorf to Super Eagles: Victor Agali on Uncovering Maduka Okoye
Victor Agali explains how he played a pivotal role in bringing Maduka Okoye into Nigeria’s national team setup after Carl Ikeme’s sudden retirement. While scouting talent in Germany for then-coach Gernot Rohr, Agali watched Okoye in a Fortuna Düsseldorf II match. He struck up a conversation with the goalkeeper and his father and learned that Okoye had initially aimed for youth-level football rather than the senior side. Thanks to Agali’s recommendation, Okoye was called into Nigeria’s U23 squad in 2019 and later earned his senior debut against Brazil the same year. Agali highlights the value of strong scouting networks in finding dual-national talents across Europe.
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