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Italian club crowns Nigerian goalkeeper player of the season
Maduka Okoye has been named Player of the Season by Udinese after an impressive campaign with the Serie A side.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper earned the recognition following a series of outstanding performances for the Zebras throughout the season.
Okoye, 26, endured a difficult start to the campaign after serving a two-month suspension linked to an alleged match-fixing investigation. However, the Nigerian shot-stopper returned strongly to reclaim his place as Udinese’s first-choice goalkeeper.
He delivered standout displays in key matches against and , helping his side secure important results during the season.
The goalkeeper has recorded 10 clean sheets in 29 league appearances for Udinese this term, underlining his importance to the club’s campaign.
Okoye’s fine form has also earned him a nomination for the Serie A Player of the Month award for May.