Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is the latest Nigerian to join the Italian Serie A following his move to Udinese.
Nigeria international Maduka Okoye is set to revive his career after a quiet and difficult time in England.
Okoye has become the latest Nigerian to join the Italian league, Serie A, following his transfer to Udinese Calcio.
10:13 - 28.07.2023
Maduka Okoye’s ‘Oyinbo’ girlfriend Jelicia Westhoff opens up on love for Igbo dish and Afrobeat
The beautiful girlfriend of Maduka Okoye has revealed some interesting details about her personal life.
The goalkeeper has swapped Championship life with Watford to the Serie A in a bid to revive his career.
Okoye’s move to Udinese
The 23-year-old’s move to Calcio was confirmed by the club on Thursday as reported by Pulse Sports.
Okoye penned a four-year contract to will ensure he defends the Juventus colour until the summer of 2027.
The transfer of the forgotten Super Eagles' former number one goalkeeper brings to an end what has been a torrid time at Watford.
10:19 - 24.08.2023
Maduka Okoye: Most Handsome Nigerian footballer joins new club to revive career
Nigeria Super Eagles star Maduka Okoye has ended his nightmare at Watford with a move to Serie A side Udinese.
Okoye, who is considered to be the most handsome Super Eagles player at the moment, found game time difficult to come by following his return on loan from Sparta Rotterham last summer.
Despite a supern showing at the Eredivisie club, the talented goalkeeper only managed just two appearances in his time with the English outfit.
However, the move to Udinese gives the German-born shot-stopper the chance to revive what looked like a promising career while in the Eredivisie.
23:00 - 22.08.2023
Ex-Super Eagles striker eager to coach former side Club Brugge
The former Super Eagles striker has noted his preference to remain in Belgium, his second homeland
He becomes the latest Nigeria in the Serie A, having joined Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze, who recently joined giants AC Milan.
Okoye happy with transfer
After putting pen to paper at his new club, the goalkeeper sent a message to fans of club.
In the message posted on the club’s Instagram story, Okoye expressed his happiness with the move and can’t wait to get on with his new side.
“Hello Udinese fans, i am very happy to be here,” Okoye said in the video.
“I can’t wait to see you guys,” he added.
Related content
14:12 - 28.09.2024
Jelicia Westhoff: 12 Interesting facts about Maduka Okoye’s stunning ex-girlfriend who publicly DUMPED him on social media
Maduka Okoye and Jelicia Westhoff were known to be one of the cutest couples in Nigerian football until their romance hit a stumbling block. Here's what we know about the former girlfriend of the Super Eagles goalkeeper.
12:11 - 03.07.2023
TRANSFERS Official: Super Eagles vice captain Troost-Ekong joins join PAOK
Nigeria Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong spent last season on loan in the Serie A but has joined Greek giant PAOK.
06:40 - 27.06.2023
Manchester United: Red Devils agree deal for Watford teenager Harry Amass
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of talented Watford defender Harry Amass.
20:18 - 30.05.2023
FOOTBALL Italian giants finally accept wrongdoing in player salaries row
This comes after the club was recently docked 10 points due to a separate investigation into their past transfer dealings.
16:19 - 27.05.2023
Troost-Ekong scores dramatic late winner for Salernitana against Udinese
Troost-Ekong finally got on the scoresheet for Salernitana and it was a special goal
13:53 - 26.05.2023
Juventus to leapfrog Roma in Europa League spot and other Serie A betting tips
This weekend sees the continuation of the Serie A games as we look forward to the last two games of the season. We have made available some possible outcomes and betting tips for this weekend's Serie A fixtures.
09:52 - 07.05.2023
Betting tips and other stats for Napoli vs Fiorentina clash
Serie A games continue today and we look forward to club football this weekend. We have made available some possible outcomes for the match between Napoli and Fiorentina.
16:28 - 05.05.2023
Tragedy as man is shot dead, 200 injured while celebrating Napoli's Serie A title win
A man reportedly lost his life and scores were injured while celebrating Napoli's first Scudetto in 33 years.
12:41 - 05.05.2023
Game week 34 betting tips for Serie A games
This weekend sees the continuation of the Serie A games, and we have made available some possible outcomes and betting tips for this weekend's Serie A fixtures.
09:53 - 05.05.2023
Balotelli tells Osimhen on IG Live, 'You don't know what you have done'
Mario Balotelli was on Instagram Live to celebrate with his friend Victor Osimhen after a historic night with SSC Napoli.
23:17 - 04.05.2023
WHAT'S BUZZIN 'All hail the King of Naples!' - Nigerians sing Victor Osimhen's praises after Napoli's historic Scudetto triumph
Victor Osimhen headlined social media reactions as Napoli were confirmed Serie A champions for the first time since 1990.