Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is under investigation for allegedly betting on his yellow card in a Serie A match against Lazio on 11 March 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Udine Prosecutor's Office is probing the 25-year-old Nigeria international over suspicious betting patterns during the match.
Okoye, who received a yellow card for time-wasting after 64 minutes, could face a ban of up to four years if found guilty.
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The goalkeeper has been sidelined since undergoing wrist surgery in November 2024 and has yet to return to action. Udinese recently signed Egil Selvik as a precautionary measure.
Okoye's situation is being closely monitored, and a decision on his fate is expected in the coming weeks.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun