Maduka Okoye has been left out of the registered players for Italian Serie A side as investigation continues over an allegation of his involvement in a betting scandal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The 25-year-old, who is being investigated over suspicious betting patterns surrounding a yellow card he received during Udinese’s 2-1 win against Lazio on March 11, 2024, faces a potential five-year ban if found guilty.
Investigators raided Okoye’s house following a complaint by betting agency Sisal, whose algorithm detected unusual gambling activities linked to the goalkeeper’s yellow card for time-wasting in the 90th minute.
Okoye who returned back to training yesterday from a wrist injury was not in the official list of 25 players submitted to the Serie A for the second half of the season, meaning he won’t play for the club again till the end of the season.
Below is the list of Udinese players registered for the second half of the season.
1. Bijol Jaka
2. Davis Keinan
3. Ehizibue Kingsley Osezele
4. Ekkelenkamp Jurgen
5. Giannetti Lautaro Daniel
6. Kabasele Christian
7. Kamara Hassane 8.
Karlstrom Jesper
9. Lovric Sandi
10. Muati Modesto Rui Manuel
11. Payero Martin Ismael
12. Sanchez Sanchez Alexis
13. Solet Bomawoko Oumar Mickael
14. Souza Da Silva Brenner
15. Thauvin Florian
16. Zarraga Egana Oier
17. Zemura Jordan
1. Lucca Lorenzo
2. Padelli Daniele
