When could Răzvan Sava start again in Serie A » Udinese's goal rival has problems with the law too!
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:23 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:24 p.m.
Maduka Okoye he debuted this season only in the 7th stage, after serving his two-month suspension handed down against him by the Italian Football Federation Tribunal. The goalkeeper of Udinese risks giving up his place in the starting team of the Bianconeri to Răzvan Sava again if the justice finds him guilty of aggravated fraud.
The 26-year-old Nigerian played 90 minutes on Monday night in the 1-1 draw between Udinese and Cremonese, after missing the first six rounds of the current Serie A and the two Coppa Italia games.
He had to expire the sanction received for involvement in betting with large sums, related to the yellow card received during the meeting with Lazio on March 11, 2024.
49of matches has Maduka Okoye in goal for Udinese, who bought the Nigerian from “satellite” Watford for 6 million euros in 2023. The goalkeeper still has a contract until 2028
Maduka Okoye was suspended for fixing a match / Photo: Imago Images
Odds 8 for “yellow”, winnings of over 120,000 euros!
The investigation led by the local prosecutor's office started after abnormal flows were noticed in betting on the match, especially focused on the warning of the Bianconero goalkeeper, which was quoted in the bookmakers as much as 8 times the stake.
In particular, the bets that led to winnings of more than 120,000 euros were recorded, mainly related to bets placed in fixed points located in the province of Friuli.
The FIGC Federal Prosecuting Authority, which met on Tuesday in the proceedings against Maduka Okoye, ruled out any involvement of the player in conduct that constitutes a sporting offence. All charges of alleged sports offenses have been withdrawn, and the two-month suspension is based solely on the violation of the general principle of loyalty (Article 4 of the Federal Code of Sports Justice).
– Official announcement Udinese
Razvan Sava. PHOTO: Imago Images
Although coach Kosta Runjaic moved Răzvan Sava back to the reserve bench, the situation could turn around. Because The prosecutor's office in Udine decided not to close the betting case involving Maduka Okoye. Prosecutor Caterina Pace issued a summons for aggravated fraud, setting the first preliminary hearing for May 13, 2026
“The situation of the Nigerian born at Dusseldorf risks being aggravated by criminal proceedings. Udinese are not under investigation, but are closely monitoring the development of this case.” the Italian press announces.
