4- year ban: Super Eagles 'most handsome' Maduka Okoye in betting probe

4- year ban: Super Eagles 'most handsome' Maduka Okoye in betting probe

Hassan Abdulsalam 14:56 - 17.01.2025

The Super Eagles goalkeeper is set to face a four- years ban if found guilty.

Udinese's goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, is under investigation by criminal prosecutors in Udine, Italy concerning anomalous betting activity related to a yellow card he received in a match against Lazio last March.

Maduka Okoye

 According to a report in Messaggero Veneto on Friday, the 25-year-old was booked for time-wasting during the second half of Udinese's 2-1 victory over Lazio. 

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The report states that the investigation also extends to Diego Giordano, a forty-year-old entrepreneur, and owner of the Biffi pizzeria in via Poscolle.

Okoye, who is currently sidelined following wrist surgery, faces potential consequences both from law enforcement and sporting authorities. 

Maduka Okoye

If found guilty of involvement in illegal betting, he could face a four-year ban from all football activities.

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