Serie A: Okoye elated by come back after two-month ban

Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is delighted with his return to action after a two-month ban

The Nigeria international was suspended for two months over his alleged involvement in a betting scandal.

Okoye made his first appearance of the season for Udinese in the 1-1 draw with Cremonese on Monday night.

The 26-year-old took to the social media to celebrate his return.

“Happy to be back, back to doing what I love most,” he posted on Instagram.

“Back to fighting alongside my teammates, back to fighting in front of our fans, back to doing what I am doing since a young boy.

“Back to following the path my father fought for, back to having fun, back to chasing dreams, back to doing what I’ll die for.”

Okoye is also now in contention to be included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs against Gabon.