Maduka Okoye was in action as Udinese held Empoli to a 1-1 draw at the Bluenergy Stadium on Sunday.
Okoye, who was in action for the entire duration of the game put up an impressive performance.
It was the 24-year-old’s 20th league appearance of the season.
His compatriot Isaac Success was also named in the starting line-up.
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Success, was replaced by Brenner Souza da Silva on seven minutes after sustaining an injury.
The 28-year-old has scored once in 27 league appearances for the Zebras this season.
Udinese also paraded Kingsley Ehizibue in the game.
Senegal forward M’Baye Niang gave Empoli the lead from the penalty spot on the dot of 90 minutes.
Lazar Samardzic restored parity for the hosts from another penalty deep into stoppage time.