The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has extended worldwide the four-year ban on former Golden Eaglets International, Orji Okwonkwo, for doping violations.
Okwonkwo, who had joined Italian club Bologna in 2016 was previously banned for four years, by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal.
The Chairperson of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio, explained that the decision complies with the regulations of FIFA and extending the sanctions does not conflict with public order or with accepted standards of behaviour.
“Consequently, the Committee decided to extend the sanction imposed on the player by the Italian NADO on 20 June 2022. More specifically, the player is sanctioned with a four (4) years suspension from all football-related activities in accordance with the Decision,”
Okwonkwo’s ban will run from February 25, 2022, to February 24, 2026.