Serie A: Okoye faces long-term ban for sporting fraud
Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who plays for Udinese, might be banned from football for up to four years. Italian officials are accusing him of being involved in match-fixing, also known as sporting fraud. The case has been taken to the disciplinary commission, meaning it’s a serious issue. It’s not just about breaking betting rules—it’s about […]
Thugs ‘beat up’ Lobi stars players during training in Benue
Lobi Stars Football Club players and staff were reportedly attacked by thugs during their training session at the Government Model Secondary School Pitch in Makurdi, Benue State. According to reports, the attackers beat up some players and staff, accusing them of selling matches, especially a recent game between Lobi Stars and Abia Warriors. Some players […]
Former Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia Concludes Five-Year FIFA Ban for Match-Fixing
Samson Siasia, a former Nigerian football player and coach, has officially completed a five-year ban imposed by FIFA due to match-fixing accusations. Originally, FIFA banned him for life, but in 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) reduced the penalty to five years. The CAS believed that a lifetime ban was too severe, especially […]