Current Situation: Has Udinese Dropped Maduka Okoye From Squad Over Betting Scandal?

Reports have emerged suggesting that Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye may be facing challenges both on and off the pitch at Udinese, .

The Super Eagles goalie has found himself at the centre of swirling reports regarding his exclusion from the team's registered squad list for the 2024/25 Serie A season.

Reports circulating in the Nigerian media claim that Italian authorities recently searched Okoye's residence as part of an investigation into the matter.

Adding fuel to the fire, Udinese's decision to replace Okoye in the squad list with Norwegian goalkeeper Egil Selvik has led to different questions.

However, Soccernet.ng's findings suggest a different narrative. A reliable Italian journalist, Nicola Angeli with knowledge of Udineses operations, clarified that Okoye's removal from the squad is primarily due to injury concerns.