Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has said that he was thrilled to net on his international debut for the Italian National Team in their 1 - 0 win over Albania on Tuesday evening.<br /><br />In his post match comments, the Sampdoria star used the opportunity to thank manager <span style="" class="notranslate">Mihajlovic breathing much needed life into a career that was fading.<br /><br /></span>&ldquo;It was strange, we thought we would see a stadium full of Italians, instead there were all Albanians. It was still a good thing, and Italy is also growing.<br /><br />&ldquo;The goal? <span style="" class="notranslate"> The position there we tried it this morning with the Conte. From day one, I had a father - son relationship with </span><span style="" class="notranslate">Mihajlovic, </span><span style="" class="notranslate">can make me give my best and thank him for ever,</span>&rdquo; Okaka told <i>RAI.</i><br /><br />Stefano Okaka found the back of the net 8 minutes from his time after he was introduced in the 65th minute, as replacement for Giovinco.<br /><br />Photo Credit : asromalive.it<br />