Ghana defender, Alexander Djiku has been handed a ban by the French football authorities for involving himself in sports betting activities.[ads2]
The fast-rising defender has been slapped with a game ban after a thorough investigation by the Professional Football League (LFP).
Djiku, who was part of the Ghana squad for the 2022 FFA World Cup, is among 76 players, club officials and coaches who were fingered following the investigation.[ads3]
With footballers and officials not permitted to engage in sports betting, Djiku is said to have engaged in match betting during the 2020-2021 season in France.
“These offenses were committed even though, together, the LFP and the UNFP (the players’ union) have carried out awareness or information campaigns with the clubs on a daily basis ,” wrote the LFP in its press release.[ads4]
“The Commission recalls that the actors of the competitions organized by the FFF or the LFP (in particular the players, coaches, managers of professional football clubs) have a general ban on betting, online or in physical networks, on all football competitions , whether domestic or foreign.” the statement added.
This comes as shocking to many who see the Strasbourg defender as a very decent footballer.
The ban means Alexander Djiku will not be available for Strasbourg clash against PSG when the French ligue I resumes after the FIFA World Cup break.[ads5]
