Ireland’s James Abankwah bags his first goal for Udinese with header at the San Siro James Abankwah of Udinese celebrates © Getty Images14 Sep 2026 9:02 PM
James Abankwah produced a moment to remember as the Ireland man scored his first Serie A goal for Udinese at the San Siro.
The 22-year-old defender rose to meet a cross and powered his header beyond the Inter goalkeeper, to bag his first goal in Italy. It was another significant milestone in the rapid rise of the former St Patrick’s Athletic youngster, who continues to establish himself in Italy’s top flight.
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