Former AC Milan and Brazil goalkeeper has sent a heartfelt message to Super Eagles shot-stopper Maduka Okoye.
Brazilian legend and former Serie A champion goalkeeper Dida has responded to Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s heartfelt admiration, urging the 25-year-old to strive for excellence.
Okoye recently revealed Dida as his goalkeeping idol, praising the Brazilian’s exceptional skills.
“Hello Nelson, Let me introduce myself. I am a great fan of yours, I guess. It will be great if one day I am lucky enough to see you.
This means I’m hoping that you have heard of me, seen your saves and that I can help grow and get to your level. This is my wish. Greetings.”
Dida, who won the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan, has now offered words of encouragement and advice to Okoye.
“He is a goalkeeper who can do a lot in this championship,” Dida said.
“One thing I told him is that this is a tough championship, it’s not easy. There are many things off the pitch that you have to manage.
“He must have the ability to keep his mind only for his job and for what he is capable of doing.
“He must keep working as the work certainly pays off, he is a goalkeeper that I like a lot, who can do a lot in this championship here.”
