Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi responded to the allegations that he is linked with a potential match-fixer Henry Chukwuma Okoroji, with a series of tweets.
Agent Okoroji, who boasted to the undercover reporter how he could arrange the needed outcomes for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, was said to have contacted Onazi to fix some games at the upcoming tournament.
Speaking with the reporter, Okoroji revealed the list of prices he would have to pay for different outcomes, including a red card. For credicility purposes the businessman also invited Onazi to the meeting, however there was nothing indicating that Lazio player was involved in match-fixing.
The famous footballer took to Twitter to shed light on the story claiming he had never been and would never be part of such plots.
First, let me state unequivocally that I have no link whatsoever to any individual or group with ties to the corrupt issues of match fixing.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
My attention has been drawn to a publication relating to issues about match fixing.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
On the day of this meeting, he had earlier told me that his associates had an endorsement proposition for my consideration.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
As a matter of fact, I am surprised to learn that Mr Okoroji is a FIFA licensed agent.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
A certain Mr Okoroji was mentioned in the publication. My previous contact with Mr Okoroji was based on the fact that we are both Nigerians.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
When I got to the meeting, I found out it was all about fixing matches. I told them a resounding NO and left.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
Finally, let me reassure you all that I remain competitive and will never accede to any plan to bring the game of football to disrepute.
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) June 1, 2014
This comes amidst recent allegations regarding the attempts to fix the friendly Nigeria vs Scotland, which being probed by the competent authorities, and the following strange own goal by the Nigerian goalkeeper Austin Ejide.
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