Maduka Okoye Under Investigation, Risks Four-year Ban

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The Udine Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye over alleged illegal betting practices.

The inquiry follows unusual gambling patterns flagged by betting agency Sisal, involving bets on Okoye receiving a yellow card during Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio in March 2024. Okoye was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute, which is now central to the investigation.

The investigation also involves Diego Giordano, a local pizzeria owner, who is suspected of playing a role in orchestrating the betting scheme. It is alleged that a verbal agreement was made at his pizzeria, later followed by bets placed at a Sisal outlet.

Okoye’s legal team has denied the accusations, calling them unfounded and lacking substantial evidence. The investigation is ongoing, and if found guilty, Okoye could face a minimum four-year ban from all competitions.

Meanwhile, Udinese has signed Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik as a precautionary measure while Okoye recovers from wrist surgery.

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