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Makes three saves in Monza Okoye made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Monza.

Impact Okoye managed to offset the goals conceded by stopping three close-range attempts and helping his team to its first victory of the 2026/27 Serie A campaign. He has yet to keep his goal unbeaten in a couple of appearances, but his average of 4.0 saves per contest ranks him behind only two other keepers in the competition. He'll look to remain busy in the upcoming clash against Lazio, with that game coming after a midweek Coppa Italia fixture versus Venezia.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in Como game Okoye registered five saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Okoye pulled off some difficult saves throughout the contest, but wasn't perfect on Como's goal, as his rejection of a header was too central, and Tasos Douvikas pounced on it. He kept ten clean sheets in 30 matches in 2025/2026, making 81 saves and allowing 32 goals. Up next, Udinese will face Monza away Saturday.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers for Coppa Italia tilt Okoye (shoulder) will be available Saturday against Padova, coach Kosta Runjaic relayed.

Impact Okoye has shaken off a shoulder problem more quickly than anticipated and won't face limitations heading into the season, although Udinese could still elect to add a new deputy after parting ways with two earlier in the summer.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up shoulder injury Okoye might miss the first two Serie A rounds due to a shoulder sprain, Messaggero Veneto reported.

Impact Okoye got hurt while preparing for next season and might need a month to make a full recovery, which would sideline him for the first two or three tilts. He'll be monitored over the next couple of weeks to better determine his status, but the team is considering bringing in a new goalie to join him and Daniele Padelli following the departures of Razvan Sava and Alessandro Nunziante.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in Napoli clash Okoye had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Okoye could do little to stop Rasmus Hojlund's tidy finish but kept his team in the game by batting away more than a few shots afterward. He's had his best campaign since becoming a regular for Udinese, keeping 10 clean sheets, giving up 32 goals and making 32 saves in 30 starts.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal in Cremonese tilt Okoye made three saves and gave up one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Okoye was forced into a difficult save by Federico Bonazzoli following a defensive miscue, and then Jamie Vardy pounced on the rebound. He was coming off back-to-back clean sheets, his lone two in the last five fixtures, during which he has made five saves and surrendered five goals. Up next, Udinese will face Napoli away Sunday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Cagliari on Saturday Okoye registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Okoye wasn't under particularly heavy fire in this one and answered the bell when he had to. He has kept five clean sheets in the last seven fixtures, making 15 saves and giving up four goals over that span. Up next, Udinese will face Cremonese at home next Sunday.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Registers clean sheet Okoye recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Okoye was required to make just one save, securing his ninth clean sheet of the campaign. He has now recorded six saves across his last four appearances, keeping two clean sheets in that span. He next faces Cagliari, who have scored five goals and won twice in their last four matches.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in draw Okoye recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-3 draw against Lazio.

Impact Okoye turned aside two of five Lazio shots on goal Monday in a frenetic 3-3 draw. Over his last five starting appearances, the experienced keeper has made 11 saves and four clearances while recording three clean sheets and conceding four goals. Okoye will look for improved results Saturday when Udinese hosts Torino.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals Okoye had two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-3 draw against Lazio.

Impact Okoye gave up his third goal in stoppage time for a draw instead of a win, costing Udinese two points. He should have a favorable matchup against Torino coming up to recover, as the side has only scored 39 goals in 34 Serie A games.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Zero saves in defeat Okoye had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Okoye made neither save nor clearance Saturday as Udinese were narrowly eased past in a 1-0 defeat at home to Parma. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 16 saves and four clearances while conceding just two goals and recording three clean sheets. Okoye will look to maintain his strong run of form Monday when Udinese travel to tussle with Lazio.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't concede against Milan Okoye recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Okoye pushed his streak of clean sheets to three and pulled off a pair of monster saves in the second half. He's in the midst of the best stretch of his season. He has allowed three goals and made 18 saves in the last five rounds. Up next, Udinese will host Parma on Saturday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Consecutive clean sheets Okoye had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Como.

Impact Okoye repelled four Como shots on goal Monday and made two clearances as Udinese earned a share of the points in a scoreless draw. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has made 15 saves and eight clearances while conceding just three goals and recording three clean sheets. Okoye will look to continue his strong run of form Saturday when Udinese travel for a showdown with AC Milan.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet Okoye recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Okoye claimed his second away clean sheet of the season and his first since the game against Parma at the end of November. The goalkeeper has now kept two clean sheets in his last four league games, conceding three goals while making 11 saves across that run. After the international break he faces a tough test on April 6th against Como.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in Juventus clash Okoye made seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Okoye was under heavy fire and had a standout performance, posting his second-highest number of saves in the save, but Juventus found a way to score once. He has kept one clean sheet in the last six rounds, making 17 saves and giving up eight goals. Up next, Udinese will face Genoa away Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in second half Okoye had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact The goalkeeper was stellar in the first half but did concede two goals in the second half to cost Udinese a couple points in a draw with Atalanta. Things don't get any easier for Okoye, who gets to face a Juventus side which has notched 50 goals on the season in Serie A play next.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

No saves needed Okoye kept a clean sheet without making a save during Monday's 3-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Okoye had a quiet day of work as he blanked Fiorentina without being called into action. The clean sheet was the first since February 2nd for the keeper as he's allowed three goals while combining for five saves over his last three starts. Udinese travel to Atalanta on Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Bologna Okoye registered four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Okoye would earn four saves Monday but not the clean sheet, allowing a single goal in the loss. This is a third straight game without a clean sheet for the goalie. He will look to end the streak and pick up his fifth of the season when facing Fiorentina on March 2.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Okoye had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Okoye gave up two goals in a flash early in the second half as Sassuolo flipped a one-goal deficit into a 2-1 advantage. He had done his part to keep Udinese in control through a composed first half, handling the routine traffic while Sassuolo struggled to generate anything truly dangerous. Once the equalizer hit the net, the momentum swung immediately and the second goal followed right behind it, putting Udinese on their heels. Okoye had little chance on either strike and finished with just one save on the day, the first time he has been held to a single stop since late December. He will aim to bounce back and steady the line in Monday's matchup against Bologna.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in two Okoye made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Okoye recorded 22 passes and also made two clearances. He conceded a stunning freekick in the 90th minute. He has now accumulated 18 saves and three clearances in the last five games and has conceded six times. Next, he takes on Sassuolo, who are located in the midtable and have lost four of their last six games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in victory Okoye registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win versus Roma.

Impact Okoye posted a clean sheet with three saves, including a key stop on Donyell Malen in the 29th minute on a Roma counter. He stayed locked in late as Roma ramped up the pressure and was credited with a massive save deep into stoppage time to preserve the lead. His command of crosses was solid, and he helped Udinese see out the match with composed distribution in the closing minutes. This marked his first Serie A clean sheet since mid December and his fourth in 15 appearances this season. Okoye will look to carry that momentum into Sunday's matchup against Lecce.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Okoye made three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 win against Verona.

Impact Okoye conceded once more, extending his run without a clean sheet to four matches. He has allowed a single goal in three of those games while recording 15 saves, with at least three in each appearance. The goalkeeper remains on three clean sheets in 14 league starts ahead of Monday's matchup with Roma.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in Inter tilt Okoye registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Okoye had no shot on a clever finish by Lautaro Martinez from close range, but kept his team in the game with a few solid saves afterward. He has regained the starting job in the last three matches after the coach had turned to veteran Daniele Padelli, making 12 saves and giving up four goals, with no clean sheets. Up next, Udinese will face Verona away next Monday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice versus Pisa Okoye registered five saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Okoye had some sound saves but could have done better on the equalizer, as he rejected a thumping header too centrally, and Henrik Meister pounced on it. He'd face competition from Daniele Padelli if he committed a few gaffes in a row. He has kept two clean sheets in his last six starts, surrendering five goals and making 15 saves. Udinese will host Inter next Saturday in their next match.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves against Torino Okoye recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Torino.

Impact Okoye returned to the starting XI after missing one match due to suspension and sitting on the bench last time out, and he delivered a strong performance against Torino on Wednesday, making three saves while conceding one goal. The goalkeeper is enduring a difficult season and has recently been competing with Daniele Padelli for minutes, posting 26 saves, conceding 14 goals and recording three clean sheets across 11 Serie A appearances this season. He will look to build momentum against league-bottom Pisa on Saturday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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