Dutch Eredivisie: Okoye Injured In Sparta's Loss To Ajax

Dutch Eredivisie: Okoye Injured In Sparta's Loss To Ajax Sampson Adedeji It was a double blow for the Dutch Eredivise side Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday as they lost their first-choice goalkeeper in Nigeria's Super Eagles star Maduka Okoye in their home defeat to Ajax Amsterdam, BSNsports.com.ng can report. Okoye has maintained his position as the club first choice since last season with his amazing performances. Sparta played host to Ajax Amsterdam who has been on a scoring spree this season both in the league and champions league. Okoye started the game but has to be replaced in the 24th minute by Benjamin Van Leer due to injury. The club confirmed his injury through its news outlet but has yet to stipulate the nature of the injury. ”Sparta is forced to make the first change due to injury to Okoye," the club said. Due to his performance, Okoye was voted club most valuable player last season and has earned himself a lucrative move to the English premier league club Watford FC