{
  "id": 20089708,
  "title": "Beşiktaş reignite Okoye pursuit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/besiktas-reignite-okoye-pursuit-20089708",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/besiktas-reignite-okoye-pursuit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Beşiktaş, Turkish Super Lig champions, have reportedly rekindled their pursuit of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye. The Black Eagles have added the Udinese goalkeeper to their list of transfer targets, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb. Okoye is reportedly open to a move to Turkey, where Beşiktaş aims to provide a reliable shot-stopper to compete with their current first-choice goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel. The 27-year-old Nigerian has had a challenging season in Serie A, conceding 25 goals in 10 league appearances for bottom-placed Udinese. Despite this, Beşiktaş remains interested in the former Watford and Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper, whose market value is estimated at €10m. Okoye's future with the national team is uncertain, as he was left out of Eric Chelle's squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Chelle's decision to omit Okoye followed his late arrival at the Super Eagles camp in September and criticism over his performances. However, Chelle has indicated that the national team door remains open for Okoye. Okoye had shown promise in recent matches against Poland and Portugal, but a move to Beşiktaş could help him rebuild his form and face less pressure in Italy.",
  "summary": "Turkish giants Beşiktaş have reportedly revived their interest in signing Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, to bolster their squad. Read More: https://punchng.com/besiktas-reignite-okoye-pursuit/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Beşiktaş renew interest in Okoye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/transfer-besiktas-renew-interest-in-okoye",
        "published": "2026-11-14T14:23:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}