By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been removed from Udinese’s list of registered players for the remainder of the season following an alleged betting irregularities.
Okoye is currently under investigation for betting on his own yellow card in the Serie A clash between Udinese and Lazio in March, 2024.
Prompt News reports that the shot stopper received a yellow card in the 64th minute of the encounter for time wasting.
Investigators have reportedly conducted a search on the shot stopper’s residence following complaints from betting company agency, Sisal.
The former Watford goal tender could be banned for up to five years if found guilty.
Okoye is currently recovering from a wrist injury.
He has been replaced by Egil Selvik in Udinese’s 25-man squad.
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