Fresh from a strong season with Udinese and a recent return to the Super Eagles squad, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has made a heartfelt trip to his father’s hometown in Amechi Uwani, Enugu State, Nigeria.
According to Pulse Sports, born in Düsseldorf, Germany, to an Igbo Nigerian father and a German mother, Okoye has always maintained a strong tie to his African heritage.
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Okoye traveled to Amechi Uwani, a community in the Enugu South Local Government Area, where he visited his father’s old house and primary school. The visit, captured in a video that has gone viral showed Okoye exploring the surroundings with family and friends. In another video, Okoye was seen engaging in a fitness exercise at Okpara Square in Enugu. Okoye was not only jogging but also vibing to “Egwu Ogene,” a traditional Igbo music. This comes after Maduka Okoye helped Africans in Germany connect with attendance at a vibrant community event organised by AFC Germany and BK West United FC.
Videos of his visit to Enugu shows the importance of cultural identity despite global recognition. Okoye has been recalled to the Super Eagles fold following impressive performances for Udinese in Italy’s Serie A. He featured as the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly.
