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Okoye: I will do my best to become Nigeria's number one keeper

Maduka Okoye has set a target of becoming the Nigeria national team's first-choice goalkeeper following his performances against Algeria and Tunisia.

The Sparta Rotterdam shot-stopper was afforded his full debut against the Desert Foxes on Friday and did enough to keep the scoreline at 1-0 at the end of the game, making a number of saves in the encounter.

His showings against the African champions earned him his third Super Eagles cap and second start against Tunisia in Tuesday's friendly.

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The 21-year-old again gave a good account of himself in the encounter to ensure the West Africans avoided defeat.