Sparta Rotterdam beat Go Ahead Eagles to go 16th on the 18 team log table, 2 points from safety with a game in hand, and 10 matches to play
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is close to fulfilling his promise to help his club, Sparta Rotterdam to avoid the drop despite their precarious situation.
Okoye signed for Premier League club, Watford in November 2021, from Sparta Rotterdam on a five-and-a-half-year deal but was immediately loaned back to the Dutch Club for the rest of the season.
In a recent interview, the Nigerian shot stopper said he was bothered about his parent club’s relegation dogfight, but his main focus is to help his dutch club stay up in the Eredivisie League.
He said, “It is concerning for me that Watford is also facing relegation, but I can only help Sparta now.
“I will do everything I can to keep Sparta in the Eredivisie. I can’t help Watford now.”
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The 22-year-old, last week helped Sparta Rotterdam keep a clean sheet away to Vitesse, saving a penalty and making 6 vital saves in a game marred by violence from fans.
On Saturday, the Red-White Gladiators continued their impressive performance when they welcomed Go Ahead Eagles at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
After a drab first half, the game sparked into life in the second, as Sparta Rotterdam opened up in search of goals.
They were given a lifeline in the 68th minute when Adil Auassar headed in a free-kick from Vito Van Crooij to put the home side ahead.
Okoye was once again brilliant in goal, marshalling the backline brilliantly and making two brilliant saves to help the Red-White Gladiators to a 1-0 victory against the visitors.
The win takes Sparta Rotterdam to the 16th position on the 18 team log table, two points away from safety with a game in hand and 10 games to play.
