Maduka Okoye shines as Udinese advance in Coppa Italia
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is gaining fame in Italy following his impressive performance in Udinese’s 4-0 victory over Avellino in the 2024/25 Coppa Italia.
Okoye, who kept a clean sheet in the match on August 9 at the Bluenergy Stadium, was celebrated by fans after the game. During the fixture, an enthusiastic supporter ran onto the pitch to meet Okoye, who shared the touching moment on social media, captioning a video: “More than a Game.”
Match Details:
- Date: August 9, 2024
- Competition: Coppa Italia
- Result: Udinese 4-0 Avellino
- Goals:
- (41’) Brenner da Silva
- (50’) Florian Thauvin
- (58’) Lorenzo Lucca
- (87’) Keinan Davis
Since joining Udinese in the summer of 2023, Okoye has become the team’s first-choice goalkeeper, recovering from a challenging period at Watford due to injuries. His performances have sparked discussions about his potential return to the Super Eagles’ starting role, currently held by Stanley Nwabali.
