Maduka Okoye Named in Serie A Team of the Week

Maduka Okoye, a 26-year-old goalkeeper for Udinese Calcio, has been recognized in the Serie A Team of the Week after his impressive performance in the club's 3-0 win against AC Milan during gameweek 32. Okoye earned this nod by maintaining a clean sheet, marking his eighth shutout in 24 league appearances this season.

His inclusion in the weekly XI sees him join teammates Arthur Atta and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, alongside notable players such as Robin Gosens and Denzel Dumfries. Okoye's performance has been particularly significant as he recorded three consecutive shutouts for the first time since joining Udinese in 2023.

Despite facing a thigh injury that ruled him out of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Okoye remains focused on solidifying his position in the national team. He made his debut for Nigeria against Brazil in 2019 and has since earned 19 caps, facing strong competition for his position.