How Udinese Rebuilt Maduka Okoye from Betting Ban to Super Eagles No. 1

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Maduka Okoye began the season sidelined by a two-month betting suspension. Many feared the setback would derail his club and national team career. Udinese technical director Gokhan Inler refused to give up on the keeper. He introduced a rigorous one-on-one programme focusing on psychology, technique, leadership and communication. Since serving the ban, Okoye has reclaimed his Serie A starting spot. He played the full 90 minutes in Nigeria’s recent win over Iran and impressed with his command of the defence. Okoye will miss today’s friendly against Jordan with a minor thigh strain. His return to form, however, suggests he could remain Eric Chelle’s first choice between the posts.

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