Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned to action for Udinese tonight after he last featured for the Italian club in December.
Okoye underwent a hand surgery and he is also being investigated for alleged betting offences.
Also, fellow Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru started for the bench for Lazio in this home game against Udinese.
He injured his ankle in a Serie A game late last month.
Both players made the Super Eagles provisional squad for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
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