World Cup Scandal! African Striker Initially Denied Entry Over Match-Fixing Suspicions
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According to AFP, Canadian authorities requested more information regarding Wahi's legal status. “Elye Wahi is not facing charges at this stage and is not subject to any judicial restrictions,” his lawyer stated on Thursday.
The 29-year-old forward was detained on May 29th on suspicion of match-fixing. Specifically, the case involving Wahi, who moved to OGC Nice on loan in January, concerns a French Ligue 1 match on May 17th, as reported by The Athletic. Wahi is suspected of intentionally receiving a yellow card in that game against FC Metz.
The French football league reported unusual activity in international betting for this match – an exceptionally high number of bets were placed on Wahi receiving a yellow card. The league subsequently contacted French judicial authorities.
Despite this, Wahi was able to travel with the national team to the USA and started in their 1-0 victory over Ecuador.
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