Super Eagles goal keeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has expressed delight over the return of fellow goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Uyo on Saturday.

The Ifeanyiuba first choice goalkeeper is in competition with South Africa-based Daniel Akpeyi and Dele Ajiboye for the starting spot against Zambia as the Super Eagles battle the Group B’s sole ticket to Russia.

Akpeyi was out of last September’s World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde.

With Akpeyi’s absence and Carl Ikeme’s long-term unavailability due to leukaemia, Ezenwa was thrust into action against Cameroon and he was impressive.

Addressing the media on Thursday, he said, “Akpeyi is a great goalkeeper and I’m happy that he’s back after missing the games against Cameroon.

“It’s a good thing for the team that all the goalkeepers are doing well. Akpeyi is doing well, Dele Ajiboye too is a fine goalkeeper and he’s doing well too.

“We’re all focused and we know the importance of the game. We’re determined to make Nigerians proud by qualifying for the World Cup.”