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Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye recently made a heartfelt visit to his parents' hometown in Enugu, Nigeria.
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Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, to an Igbo Nigerian father and a German mother, Okoye has always maintained a strong tie to his African heritage.
Maduka Okoye in Enugu
Okoye traveled to Amechi Uwani, a community in the Enugu South Local Government Area, where he visited his father's old house and primary school.
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The visit, captured in a video that has gone viral showed Okoye exploring the surroundings with family and friends.
In another video, Okoye was seen engaging in a fitness exercise at Okpara Square in Enugu.
Okoye was not only jogging but also vibing to "Egwu Ogene," a traditional Igbo music.
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This comes after Maduka Okoye helped Africans in Germany connect with attendance at a vibrant community event organised by AFC Germany and BK West United FC.
Videos of his visit to Enugu shows the importance of cultural identity despite global recognition.
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Okoye has been recalled to the Super Eagles fold following impressive performances for Udinese in Italy's Serie A.
He featured as the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly.
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