U23 AFCON Qualifier: Azubuike Joins U23 Team In Tunisian Next Monday

U23 AFCON Qualifier: Azubuike Joins Team In Tunisian Next Monday By Admin The Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 national team Imama Amapakabo has called up former Captain of the team Azubuike Okechukwu for the qualification match of the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nation against host Libya in Tunisia on March 20 while the return leg comes up at the Late Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State five days later. A close source to the Coach told SportingLife that, “Coach Amapakabo wants to win the first leg and the second leg too and that’s why he has carefully selected the players that can give him the desired result within the limited time before the match is played. Azubuike is high on the list of players he has called up for the match”. The Rizespor midfielder also confirmed receiving an invitation letter from the Nigeria Football Federation. “Yes, I have received an invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation to join the U23 national team for the match against Libya. I will join the team in Tunisia on March 18 (2019) by the special grace of God. I will also put in my usual best to help the team win the matches if I am fielded in both matches”, Okechukwu disclosed. “I am also using this medium to show my appreciation to the Chief Coach of the team for counting me worthy of being in the team”, Azubuike disclosed from his base in Turkey.