The investigation was opened after a signal from Italian bookmaker Sisal, which recorded an abnormal betting volume on the Udinese goalkeeper’s warning. Maduki Okoye in a match against Lazio in March 2024 (2:1).
The Nigerian national team goalkeeper received a yellow card for delaying time in the 64th minute when the score was 2:1 in favor of Udinese.
The 40-year-old owner of the Biffi pizzeria in Udine is also under investigation. Diego Giordano. Apparently, during a meeting with Okoye at a pizzeria a few days before the Lazio match, the player and the businessman reached a verbal agreement on the bet.
If Okoye is found guilty, he will be disqualified for a period of 4 years. The player’s representatives have denied all accusations against the player.
