Udinese goalkeeper Okoye faces heavy fine
It is claimed that goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who received a yellow card in the 18th minute of the Lazio - Udinese match on March 11, 2024, bet on himself to get a yellow card. The Nigerian goalkeeper could face a massive penalty. Here are the details...
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is in serious trouble. An investigation has been launched against him for allegedly betting on his own yellow card during the Lazio match on March 11, 2024.
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The yellow card came in the 18th minute of the second half. The Nigerian goalkeeper is accused of committing a sports crime due to suspicious betting and subsequent investigations, which, if convicted, could lead to a four-year ban. The Udine Prosecutor's Office's investigation began after an unusual flow of bets on the goalkeeper's yellow card was revealed.
Additionally, it is claimed that a bettor had a conversation with the owner of a restaurant frequently visited by players, where Okoye's yellow card against Lazio was discussed. Okoye received the yellow card for time-wasting before the second half was even halfway through. These elements are seen as clear evidence by the federal prosecutor pointing to potential sports misconduct.
