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Okoye Maduka: Udinese Calcio Confirm Signing Of Super Eagles Goalkeeper

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Italian Serie A outfit, Udinese Calcio, have completed the signing of Nigerian Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from English based side, Watford Football Club.

The Italian Serie A side, Udinese Calcio announced the signing of the Nigerian goalkeeper through its social media handle as he is expected join fellow compatriot, Isaac Success in the Italian league.

In the summer of 2017, he left the youth team of Bayer Leverkusen, where he had played since 2009 to join the youth team of Fortuna Düsseldorf.

On 14 October 2017, he made his professional debut in the Regionalliga West for Fortuna Düsseldorf II in a game against Wuppertaler SV, replacing the injured Max Schijns on the 43rd minute of the game. He finished the 2017/2018 season with 5 appearances, conceding just 1 goal and keeping 4 clean sheets, while his club finished the season in the 15th position with 36 points after 34 games, narrowly escaping relegation to Oberliga.

In the 2018/2019 season, he became the clubs regular goalkeeper. On 13 April 2019, he played his last match of the season, against SV Rödinghausen, after being replaced in goal for the next matches by goalkeeper Jannick Theissen. He finished the season with 15 appearances, conceding 25 goals and keeping 3 clean sheets. This time, his club did better than the previous season, finishing the season in the 12th position with 42 points after 34 games.

On 24 August 2019, he played his first match of the 2019/2020 season in a 2–1 home win against Schalke 04 II.

In July 2020, Okoye signed for Eredivise side Sparta Rotterdam on a free transfer. He was named Sparta’s Player of the Season, keeping 10 clean sheets in 28 league games during the 2020/21 season. On 4 August 2021, Okoye signed a contract extension until 2025

On 8 November 2021, it was announced that Okoye had agreed to join Premier League outfit Watford on a five-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. Okoye joined Watford on 1 January 2022. The deal saw Okoye loaned back to Sparta Rotterdam until the end of the 2021–22 campaign. Okoye made his Watford debut on 23 August 2022 in a 2-0 home defeat to MK Dons in the second round of the EFL Cup

On 13 October 2019, he made his international debut as a substitute in a friendly match against Brazil ending 1–1.

On 25 December 2021, He was shortlisted in 2021 AFCON Nations Cup by Caretaker Coach Eguavoen as part of the 28-Man Nigeria Squad.

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Igoh Ogbu Scores As Silky Slavia Leave Servette Marooned

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September 22, 2023

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Nigerian defender, Igoh Ogbu, listed as one of Slavia Prague heroes as he came through with a goal as Slavia Prague cruised to a 0-2 win over Swiss side.Servette in the round one of the cure UEFA Europa league campaign.

The exciting fixture had the visitors, Slavia Prague grew in confidence in course of the game after kick-off as they took total control of possession.

Clear cut chances were at premium though, as the driving rain in Geneva, as the host kept it all solid to rebuff all that were thrown by the visitors.

The only goal in the first half of the game came through from defensive sloppiness rather than star quality. The hosts failed to deal with a dangerous cross into the area which was feasted upon by Slavia Prague striker, L Masopust to hand Slavia Prague lead.

The host came out strong in the first half hoping to level up things but all thanks to Slavia Prague goalkeeper who kept it all solid in between the sticks.

The visitors, Slavia Prague rediscovered their foothold on proceedings and a second followed afterwards.

For the second time, Servette failed to deal with a ball flown into their area as a deft flick-on at the near post from Z.Christos was turned in by Nigerian international, Igoh Ogbu .

Igoh Ogbu goal was enough to seal Slavia Prague inconsistent win away from home in Europa games and get the team charged up for its derby fixture against Sparta Prague at the weekend.

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Peter Ademo Is Happy With His Europa League Debut: ‘It Is A Dream Come True!’

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September 22, 2023

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Nigerian midfielder, Peter Ademo, has expressed his delight to mark a dream debut in the Prestigious UEFA Europa League as he lined up with Moldovan based side, Sheriff Tiraspol against Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

Ademo who joined Tiraspol in the summer transfer has been pivotal in the Sheriff Tiraspol team as he played a major role in Sheriff Tiraspol qualifying series.

Ademo took to his official Instagram handle to express his big feat after marking a place in the Pretigious UEL and against big Italian Serie A side, AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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Nigerian Striker David Ankeye Delighted To Make UEFA Europa League Debut

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Nigerian striker, David Ankeye has experienced his delight after marking his first UEFA Europa league debut as he featured in Sheriff Tiraspol 1-2 disappointing home loss to Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

The Nigerian international who joined Moldovan side, Sheriff Tiraspol from Tunis based side has been handful for the Moldovan giants and was handed a place to start off in the frontline for Sheriff Tiraspol.

Reacting after his debut, Ankeye expressed his delight to have marked a debut in the UEL as he showed grieved following his side disappointing loss to AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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