Serie A club, Udinese have dropped goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from their list of registered players following an alleged betting irregularities.
The Nigeria international is under the watch for betting on his own yellow card in Udinese’s Serie A clash against Lazio on March 11, 2024.
Okoye received a yellow card for time-wasting in the 64th minute of the encounter.
Investigators have reportedly conducted a search on the shot stopper’s residence following complaints from betting company agency, Sisal.
If found guilty, the 25-year-old could be banned for up to five years.
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He has been replaced by Egil Selvik in Udinese’s 25-man squad.
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