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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has found himself embroiled in yet another legal controversy, this time for a serious driving-related offence that further complicates his already turbulent professional and personal life.Italian authorities have reported catching the 25-year-old goalkeeper driving an unregistered vehicle without a valid driver’s licence or insurance. Authorities fined Okoye for the offence, adding to a growing list of off-field challenges that threaten to overshadow his sporting career.The latest incident comes at a particularly sensitive time for Okoye, who was recently named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.The driving offence represents another significant setback for the Udinese goalkeeper, who has been struggling with a series of personal and professional controversies.The goalkeeper is currently under investigation for an alleged betting scandal related to a yellow card he received during a Serie A match against Lazio in March 2024. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, betting agencies detected unusual gambling activities surrounding a booking Okoye received for time-wasting in the 64th minute of a match.--To continue reading, click the link in our bio--Follow us for more breaking news and videos
Mar 7, 2025
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