Nigeria Keeper Maduka Okoye pours out frustration after Udinese’s draw with Lazio

Nigeria international Maduka Okoye has expressed his frustration following Udinese’s stalemate against Lazio in the Italian Serie A on Monday.

Okoye cut a disappointed figure after the final whistle as Udinese surrendered late in a thrilling encounter that swung back and forth, leaving both sides sharing the spoils in a six-goal spectacle.

Speaking after the match via the club’s official channels, Okoye reflected on the emotional rollercoaster of the game, acknowledging both the positives and the frustration of conceding late.

“Now the feeling is more of a two-point drop, but tomorrow we’ll realize we’ve earned an important point away to Lazio, which isn’t easy,” he said. “We’re disappointed now, but we have to move forward.”

The match saw both teams take turns in control, with momentum shifting repeatedly in a contest that kept fans on edge throughout. Udinese fought back bravely at different stages, even edging ahead during the game, but ultimately could not hold on for victory.

Okoye admitted the nature of the match made it difficult to accept the result immediately, particularly given how close his side came to securing all three points.

“This is football; we were both behind and ahead, and it’s a shame about the goal conceded at the end,” he explained. “It was a good match for the spectators. In the coming days, we’ll see where we need to improve.”

Despite the disappointment, the goalkeeper also acknowledged the value of taking a point from a challenging away fixture against a strong Lazio side, suggesting that perspective would improve as the team reviews the performance.

For Udinese Calcio, the result offers both encouragement and frustration as they continue their push in the Serie A. While the attacking display showed promise, defensive lapses at key moments ultimately proved costly.

As Udinese look ahead, Okoye’s focus will now shift to turning strong performances into consistent results, with lessons from the dramatic draw expected to shape their approach in the coming fixtures.