World Cup Playoffs Countdown: Maduka Okoye returns with grit, composure after betting ban
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Summary: The Super Eagles shot-stopper had spent nearly five months away from competitive football, serving a two-month suspension for illegal betting activities.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, for the first time in 148 days, stood again where he belongs: between the posts, commanding his box, and steadying Udinese’s rhythm on Monday night at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.
The Nigerian goalkeeper marked his long-awaited return to action in Udinese’s 1–1 Serie A draw against Cremonese, and it felt like both a comeback and a statement.
This was not just another matchday.
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