Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye stars for Udinese; costly decision by coach Jaric to bench Ademola Lookman ends Atalanta’s unbeaten streak.
In a dramatic Serie A showdown at the Bluenergy Stadium on Saturday, Udinese secured an important 1-0 victory over Atalanta BC, snapping La Dea’s long-standing unbeaten record for the season.
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye delivered a solid performance, recording a crucial clean sheet in his third consecutive start for the Zebrette.
The lone goal came just before halftime from a sublime strike by Nicolo Zaniolo. However, the post-match discourse will centre on Atalanta coach Ivan Jaric’s controversial decision to drop key forward Ademola Lookman, the other Nigerian international, to the bench despite his stunning strike in mid-week against AC Milan.
