Super eagles goal keeper Maduka Okoye impressed during Udinese’s defeat against Inter Milan, as he made seven saves despite Udinese’s 5–3 loss at San Siro.
Despite his standout performance, the poor defence let his team down, and Inter found the back of the net five times.
Here is the outcome of the match statistics:
| Stat | Inter | Udinese |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 5 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Passes | 619 | 326 |
| Pass accuracy | 93% | 84% |
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
Okoye’s performance once again highlights his quality, especially in high‑pressure games, and it adds to what is now becoming a very tight selection battle for Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle.
With Nigeria set to face Madagascar on 25 September 2026, Chelle must choose between:
- Maduka Okoye — in strong form despite Udinese’s struggles
- Arthur Okonkwo — consistent and reliable
- Stanley Nwabali — back at Chippa United after cancelling his contract, and performing well
All three goalkeepers are doing well, making this one of the toughest Super Eagles goalkeeping decisions in recent years.
