Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, delivered an outstanding performance as Udinese secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Bologna in their Serie A showdown on Saturday. Making his Serie A debut for Udinese, the 24-year-old shot-stopper, who joined from Watford in the summer, proved his mettle between the sticks.
Bologna, who had previously been consistent in finding the net, failed to breach Okoye’s defense throughout the match, marking their first goalless outing in 12 league fixtures this season. The home team’s goals came from the boots of Roberto Pereyra, Lorenzo Lucca, and Martin Payero.
Despite his impressive showing, Okoye’s lack of game time at club level led to his exclusion from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nevertheless, his impactful debut for Udinese has undoubtedly caught the attention of football enthusiasts worldwide.
