Italian Serie A club, Udinese have hailed the impact of Nigeria-eligible striker, Stefano Okaka in their 2-1 victory over Bologna on Sunday evening.

Bianconeri have acknowledged that the Watford loanee , alongside teammate Rolando Mandrago and Bologna's Rodrigo Palacio made the most ball recoveries at the Dacia Arena, helping them to press their opponents further up the pitch.

"Four balls recovered for Stefano Okaka and Rolando Mandragora tied with Rodrigo Palacio: immediately under Lyanco and Bram Nuytinck , both with three", the club wrote.

Davide Nicola's team picked up their sixth win of the Serie A season, with Nigeria national-teamer Troost-Ekong going the distance and Okaka replaced in the second minute of stoppage time.

The 29-year-old who was the fourth best-rated player on parade with a 7.3 rating won a game-high nine aerial battles, made one dribble, one shot and made four tackles, as per other stats provided by statistical website whoscored.