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Soccer News of Monday, 19 July 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Okoye's stunning save helps Sparta stay unbeaten

Super Eagles shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye Super Eagles shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye

Super Eagles shot-stopper, Maduka Okoye showed why he is highly rated for both club and country after producing some inspiring saves to help Sparta Rotterdam to a 1-0 victory over Royal Antwerp in a game played behind closed doors in Belgium.

The 21-year-old who has seen his stock rise in the market is poised to maintain his place as number one in the upcoming season.

He was one of the stars on show in the game, making a number of crucial saves. He was also only the Sparta player to last the entire duration of the game against the Belgians.

On a training field next to the Bosuil Stadium, Nigeria- eligible striker Emanuel Emegha spurned several early chances to give the Eredivisie side the lead. Before a goal by Bart Vriends was ruled out for offside on the hour mark.

Ten minutes later, Antwerp had their biggest chance of the match, but Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye produced a world-class one-hand save to keep the game on leveled terms.