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Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was barred from entering Canada for a World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt player faces an investigation in France regarding match-fixing and betting. The Ivorian football federation maintains its support for Wahi.

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New details identify Wahi's club as Eintracht Frankfurt and note the federation's lack of formal notification regarding proceedings.

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  1. Elye Wahi Denied Entry to Canada Amid Betting Probe

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was barred from entering Canada for a World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt player faces an investigation in France regarding match-fixing and betting. The Ivorian football federation maintains its support for Wahi.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany in Toronto.
    • The 23-year-old is under investigation in France for betting-related offenses and match-fixing.
    • Wahi is contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Ivory Coast federation has not been formally notified of any proceedings against Wahi.
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  2. Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Denied Canada Entry Amid Betting Probe

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany in Toronto. The 23-year-old is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offences and spot-fixing. The Ivorian football federation stated necessary administrative authorizations for his entry could not be obtained.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was not authorized to travel to Canada for his team's World Cup match against Germany.
    • The Ivorian football federation stated administrative authorizations for Wahi's entry into Canada could not be obtained.
    • Wahi is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offences.
    • The match against Germany is scheduled for Saturday in Toronto.
    • Wahi is 23 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi was arrested for alleged fixing offences on the eve of the tournament.
    • Wahi remains in the United States while authorities examine suspicious betting activity during a Ligue 1 match.
    • The Ivory Coast football federation announced Wahi will be allowed into Canada after earlier being denied entry.
    • Wahi was denied a Canada visa.
    • The investigation involves spot-fixing.
    confidence 80%