Salim Fargo Lawal reveals inspiring chats with Maduka Okoye after Udinese, Istra clash 

By Wale Mustapha

Nigeria striker, Salim Fago Lawal showed his predatory instinct as he scored for Croatian club, 1961 Istra against Maduka Okoye’s Udinese on Wednesday.

Lawal scored the only goal for Istra in the 4-1 friendly against the Serie A side with Okoye in goal for the Italian club.

It was pure striker’s goal and the build- up from the left side of the attack of NK 1960 Istra showed Lawal running into the box where he connected the low cross with a cool finish in the 39th minute.

Although Lawal and his teammates lost the friendly to Udinese, there was no doubt that the former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker was a torn in the flesh of Udinese’s defenders.

His incredible performance drew encomium and praises from Okoye.

“It was mixed feelings for me despite scoring because my team lost the game 4-1, though it was friendly, but we were not happy,” Lawal told Totori News.

“The good thing was the commendation I got from Maduka Okoye for my goal against him and my overall performance.

“I hope to continue working hard and improving my game as we prepare for the new season.”