Okoye Features As Udinese Claim Comeback Win, Go Top

Maduka Okoye was in action for Udinese who came from 2-0 down to defeat Parma 3-2 away in the Italian Serie A on Monday.

The win saw Udinese jump straight to top spot on 10 points in the league table after four games.

It was Okoye’s fourth appearance in the Italian topflight so far this season.

Del Prato gave Parma the lead lead just two minutes into the game before Ange Bonny made it 2-0 on 43 minutes.

Udinese pulled a goal back in the 49th minute through Lorenzo Lucca then Florian Thauvin made it 2-2.

In the 73rd minute Parma were reduced to 10 men following Mandela Keita’s sending off.

Udinese then capitalised as Thauvin grabbed his second goal to put Udinese 3-2 ahead.

Okoye was named Udinese Player of the Month for February early this year following his impressive display in goal for the Italian club.

He was on the bench for the Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda during the international break.

The last time he featured in goal for the Super Eagles was at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon in the round of 16 clash with Tunisia.