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Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Okoye Undergoes Successful Surgery

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right hand.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian shot-stopper confirmed the success of the procedure on Wednesday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team and promising to support his teammates as he focuses on his recovery.

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Okoye had been playing through the injury for the past two months, showing remarkable resilience despite the discomfort.

“Surgery is done,” Okoye wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “A big thanks to Dr. Pigoli and his team! I played the last two months with a broken ligament in my hand.”

He added, “For now, I’ll be supporting the team from the stands, recovering, and working hard for a comeback in top form! See you soon!”

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Okoye has been a key player for Udinese this season, making 15 appearances and delivering consistently strong performances.

On December 7, the club announced that the 24-year-old would need surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.

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