Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been one of the first players to pay tribute to Gernot Rohr after he was fired as Super Eagles coach.
Rohr took a gamble with Okoye then in the German fourth division and today the shot stopper has signed a contract effective January 1, 2022, to join Watford in the Premier League.
“You turned my young football career around, helped me and gave this career a big boost!” Okoye saluted on social media
“You let me do what I have always dreamed of – playing for my fatherland Nigeria.
“Thank you for almost three amazing years, your support and your trust.
“I am wishing you the best Coach Rohr.”
Okoye made his Super Eagles debut in a friendly against mighty Brazil in 2019.
He has since become the country’s No 1 goalkeeper.
