Udinese and Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his delight after returning to action for the Italian side following a two-month suspension linked to an alleged betting scandal.

Maduka Okoye made his first appearance of the season on Monday night as Udinese were held to a 1-1 draw by Cremonese.

After the match, Okoye, who has lost his place in the Super Eagles due to a drop in form and the betting scandal, took to Instagram to share his excitement about being back between the posts.

“Happy to be back, back to doing what I love most,” the Nigerian international wrote. “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.”

The 26-year-old’s return is a timely boost for Udinese as they look to climb the Serie A table after an inconsistent start to the campaign.

Okoye’s comeback also puts him in contention for a recall to the Nigerian national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gabon.

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