Parma vs Udinese: Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye claims crucial clean to silence critics

After weeks of mounting pressure and criticism, Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye delivered a crucial clean sheet that stopped Udinese’s slide and restored belief ahead of his return to international duty.

Udinese ended a frustrating run of two consecutive defeats with a solid 2-0 away victory over Parma, thanks in large part to Okoye’s commanding presence between the posts.

The Super Eagles shot-stopper produced two vital saves to preserve the clean sheet, helping his side secure the three points against a resilient Parma team reduced to ten men following Mariano Troilo’s 64th-minute red card.

Okoye’s emotional and assured performance not only sealed a key win for Udinese but also sent a strong message as he looks ahead to representing Nigeria once again.

Maduka, 26, has now kept ztwo clean sheets for Udinese in the Serie A since his return from betting suspension as he continues to build on his consistency ahead of AFCON 2025.