Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is anticipated to avoid a prolonged period on the sidelines after sustaining a physical setback during his recent stint with the national team. The Udinese shot-stopper was forced to cut his international window short and return to Italy prematurely after suffering a thigh injury during a training session. The incident occurred in the buildup to the Super Eagles’ friendly encounter against Jordan, which took place this past Tuesday.
While initial assessments suggested a recovery timeline spanning several weeks, updated reports from the Italian media outlet TMT indicate that the severity of the muscle strain is less significant than originally anticipated. This development provides a major boost for his club side as they navigate a busy period in the domestic calendar.
Before being cleared for full integration into the first-team squad, the former Sparta Rotterdam man is scheduled to participate in a series of standard medical evaluations conducted by the Udinese health department. If these routine checks confirm the optimistic diagnosis, Okoye could be back in contention sooner than expected. His availability remains a point of focus for the Italian outfit as they prepare for their upcoming league fixture against Como, which is currently slated for Monday evening.
