Nigeria, May 13 -- Maduka Okoye has been cleared of any wrongdoing after an Italian court permanently dropped the betting-related fraud investigation involving the Super Eagles goalkeeper, ending months of uncertainty surrounding the Udinese Calcio shot-stopper.

The Nigerian international, who has enjoyed an impressive season in Serie A, had previously been investigated in connection with an alleged betting scandal that temporarily disrupted his campaign in Italy.

The case had cast doubt on the future of the 26-year-old goalkeeper, despite his growing importance at Udinese and within the Nigerian national team setup.

Okoye was sidelined for six league matches earlier in the season, missing fixtures against Hellas Verona F.C., Inter Mil...