By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Maduka Okoye is in line to return to action for Serie A club Udinese this month, Prompt News reports.
The Nigeria international was handed a two-month suspension for illegal betting in July.
The controversy began on March 11, 2024, during a Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio.
Okoye was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute with his team leading 2-1.
Though there were initial fears that he could be charged with sporting fraud and banned for four years, the disciplinary panel opted for a lesser conviction on the grounds of illegal betting.
The ban will officially end on October 19, and he will be eligible to feature in Udinese’s Serie A clash against Cremonese on October 20.
The 26-year-old could also make a return to the Super Eagles for the international friendlies against Venezuela, and Colombia in November.
The former Sparta Rotterdam shot stopper has 18 caps for Nigeria.
He joined Udinese from Sky Bet Championship outfit, Watford in 2023.
