The Udine prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into Maduka Okoye. The Udinese goalkeeper was suspected of deliberately receiving a warning in the Italian championship match, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Italian bookmaker Sisal contacted law enforcement due to the abnormal volume of bets on the Nigerian's yellow card in the match against Lazio in March last year.. Okoye was then booked for running out of time in the 64th minute..

The keeper's accomplice was allegedly the owner of a local pizzeria, Diego Giordano.. According to investigators, Okoye met with a businessman a few days before the fight and verbally agreed on a bet. If the Nigerian goalkeeper is found guilty, he will be disqualified for at least 4 years.

By the way, the capital's Roma has set its sights on Ancelotti's invitation this summer.