SERIE A: Okoye Sets To Face Long-term Ban— Why?

SERIE A: Okoye Sets To Face Long-term Ban— Why?

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye faces a potential four-year ban over allegations of sporting fraud.

Italian authorities have referred the 25-year-old to the disciplinary commission, accusing him of sporting fraud rather than merely irregular betting.

Okoye is suspected of intentionally earning a yellow card in the 64th minute during Udinese’s Serie A match against Lazio, in which he was booked for time-wasting while his team led 2-1.

The incident occurred at the Dacia Arena on March 11, 2024.

The Nigerian international is under investigation alongside three associates.

Okoye joined Udinese from Watford in the summer of 2023.