Ivory Coast striker Wahi barred from World Cup match in Canada amid match-fixing probe
The Ivorian soccer federation announced Thursday that Elye Wahi cannot travel to Canada for the match against Germany. Wahi is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences. He remains excluded from the squad for this fixture.
What changed
Reports now indicate Wahi was arrested in France two weeks ago.
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Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Barred From Canada Match
confidence 90%The Ivorian soccer federation announced Thursday that Elye Wahi cannot travel to Canada for the match against Germany. Wahi is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences. He remains excluded from the squad for this fixture.
What's confirmed:
- The Ivorian soccer federation stated on Thursday that Elye Wahi is not authorized to travel to Canada for the match against Germany.
- Wahi is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences.
Still unconfirmed:
- Elye Wahi was arrested in France two weeks ago in relation to a match fixing investigation.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for World Cup match
confidence 90%Elye Wahi is barred from traveling to Canada for the match against Germany. He is under investigation for suspected spot-fixing. Wahi denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged.
What's confirmed:
- Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup match against Germany.
- Wahi is under investigation for suspected spot-fixing and betting-related offenses.
Still unconfirmed:
- Wahi was arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.
- Wahi played in the opening game for Ivory Coast before his arrest became known.
- Ghana player Thomas Partey was also denied entry to Canada for a match against Panama.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cleared for Canada World Cup match
confidence 95%The Ivorian soccer federation announced Thursday that Elye Wahi has received authorization to enter Canada. Wahi is currently under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses. He is now expected to be available for the World Cup match against Germany.
What's confirmed:
- The Ivorian soccer federation stated Thursday that Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany.
- Elye Wahi is under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses.
- Wahi was arrested in May on suspicion of Ligue 1 spot-fixing.