Overview

• The FIGC federal tribunal dropped all sporting fraud charges against Okoye, finding no evidence he deliberately sought a yellow card for betting purposes.
• Prosecutors secured a two-month ban under Article 4 of the federation’s justice code for unsportsmanlike conduct.
• He will miss Udinese’s Coppa Italia debut against Carrarese on Aug. 18 and the first six Serie A fixtures before returning Oct. 19 at Cremonese.
• Udinese chose not to sign an interim goalkeeper and will rely on existing squad options during his absence.
• Okoye expressed relief at the verdict and is preparing to join the team in full training ahead of his late-season return.