Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who was accused of fixing matches, has been cleared of all charges, but was given a two-month detention by the Italian Football Federation (Figc), the Serie A. club said

FIGC National Federal Court, which met Tuesday to discuss the charge against Nigeria Okoye, “has excluded any player involvement in sports works after accepting his lawyers’ arguments,” Udinez said in a statement.

“During the trial, all allegations of alleged sports behavior were dropped, and the decision to establish a two-month detention was based solely on a violation of the general principle of justice (Article 4 of the Federal Code of Sports Justice).

“The club has stated that he is pleased with the court’s conclusion that the player was not involved in the infamous match regulation theory. The club wants to reiterate his full support for Okoye, who is awaiting the reasons for the decision. Udinez Calcio reassesses that he is strongly convinced of Maduka’s proper behavior.”

25-year-old Nigerian International was alleged to have deliberately gathered a booking during the Italian League match against his team against Lazio In March 2024.

German -born goalkeeper received a yellow card for the time after a claimed deal reached with a friend who earned 120,000 euros ($ 140,000) as a result of a bet.

Figc’s investigation stipulated that he did not intend to fix the match, which would be punishable by a four -year fine.

However, Okoye, who has been with the Udinez since 2023, will be suspended from August 18 to October 19. He will lose seven of his team’s matches – six in the league and one in Coppa Italy.