Maduka Okoye begins training with Sparta Rotterdam
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye commenced training with his new club, Sparta Rotterdam on Wednesday as the team begins preparation for the 2020/2021 Eredivisie season, Sportinglife.ng reports.
The Nigeria international joined the Dutch club on a two-year-deal last week with an option for another two years following the expiration of his contract with German side, Fortuna Düsseldorf.
The 20-year-old, who made 14 appearances for Fortuna Dusseldorf reserve team in the Regionalliga last season, uploaded a picture of his first training at the club on his Twitter handle with the caption, “First day at Office ✅⚔️.”
The Nigerian will train with the Henk Fraser’s team in the Sparta Stadium for three days, after which they will go to training camp for a week.
Due to the enforcement of the guidelines from the RIVM and the KNVB, the training of the A-selection was not public and therefore unfortunately not accessible to supporters.
Sparta Rotterdam has a tough start to the new season which kicks off on August 12. The Rotterdam club will meet AFC Ajax, Vitesse, Alkmaar Zaanstreek (AZ) and Feyenoord in the first five rounds.
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Last season, the Rotterdammers started the season with a 2-2 draw against Feyenoord and coach Fraser mentions a possible advantage of the tough start as he can’t do much with the scenario that Sparta may start the season with few points.
“The season is long. I also know that people can panic. I have no influence on that. This is the layout and we have to make sure we are ready,” the Rotterdam coach said.