Jamie Vardy set for first Serie A start as Cremonese turn to experience
Jamie Vardy is expected to make his first Serie A start for Cremonese when they face Udinese on Monday night at the Stadio Zini, according to reports in Italy.
"Happy to be back", beams Maduka Okoye after Udinese return
The 26-year-old Udinese goalkeeper was sanctioned for alleged betting irregularities and was suspended in July.
He was accused of 'match manipulation' as a result of a yellow card he received during Udinese's 2-1 Serie A victory over Lazio in March 2024.
Okoye made his club return in a 1-1 draw with Cremonese on Monday and expressed his delight on social media.
The player posted: "Happy to be back, back to doing what I love most.
"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 has 19 national team caps and will now be eligible to fight for a place in the Super Eagles' World Cup squad.
Santiago Gimenez faces potential make-or-break test at AC Milan against Udinese
Santiago Gimenez is set to be handed what many in Italy are calling a final chance to prove himself when AC Milan face Udinese in Serie A on Saturday evening.
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye faces four-year ban over alleged sporting fraud in Italy
Nigerian international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is facing a potential four-year ban after being officially deferred to the disciplinary commission in Italy over allegations of sporting fraud.
Maduka Okoye credits Udinese goalkeeper coach for top form
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has credited goalkeeping coach Sergio Macron for his impressive performances for the Serie A club last season.