Okoye Keeps Second Clean Sheet, Ajayi Nets First Hull City Goal
Super Eagles stars Maduka Okoye and Semi Ajayi made headlines on Saturday with standout performances for their respective clubs in Italy and England.
In Serie A, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye kept his second clean sheet of the season as Udinese secured a 2–0 away win over Parma.
The Nigerian international, who returned to action after serving a suspension linked to betting allegations, has now started six consecutive matches since reclaiming the No. 1 shirt.
His return has coincided with a resurgence for Udinese, who have won twice since his comeback, including a shutout against Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta earlier this month.
Meanwhile, in the English Championship, Semi Ajayi opened his Hull City account with a crucial goal in their 2–1 victory over Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium.
The centre-back struck in the 46th minute to cancel out the hosts’ opener, before Joe Gelhardt sealed the win in stoppage time.
Ajayi’s goal was his first for Hull and his 19th overall in the Championship, adding to the 10 he scored in 137 games for West Brom and eight in 63 appearances for Rotherham United.
