Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye is facing a match-fixing allegation and will not be a part of the Udinese squad for the rest of the season.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been removed from Udinese’s squad for the second half of the season amid serious allegations of match-fixing.
The 25-year-old is currently under investigation by Italian authorities regarding suspicious betting activities linked to a yellow card he received during a match against Lazio in March 2024.
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Just months after accusing the Udinese goalkeeper of disrespecting her, Jelicia Westhoff has once again called out Okoye over a disturbing allegation.
The investigation was initiated by the Udine prosecutor’s office after an unusual pattern of betting was detected by Snai, a betting company.
Reports indicate that a significant number of bets were placed on Okoye receiving a booking during the game, raising suspicions when he was cautioned for time-wasting in the 64th minute of Udinese’s 2-1 victory.
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This incident has led to concerns about potential collusion, especially as investigators are also looking into Diego Giordano, a local pizzeria owner who had regular interactions with Udinese players.
If found guilty of involvement in illegal betting, Okoye faces severe penalties, including a potential ban from football activities ranging from seven months to four years.
Maduka Okoye (L) in action for Udinese (Credit: Imago)
His legal representatives have dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting that there is insufficient evidence to support the claims against him.
As a result of these ongoing investigations, Udinese have opted to exclude Okoye from their registered players list for the remainder of the season.
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The team has brought in Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik as his replacement. This decision comes at a challenging time for Okoye, who is already sidelined following wrist surgery.
The situation is a significant downturn for Okoye, who had established himself as a key player for Udinese since joining from Watford in 2023. His future in football now hangs in the balance as he navigates this serious allegation and its potential consequences.
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