FIFA bans Eight Players and Agents for Life over MATCH FIXING

FIFA has issued a lifetime ban to eight former and current players plus agents after they were all found guilty of match-fixing.

Part of those banned from all footballing activities includes former Sierra Leone captain Ibrahim Kargbo and ex-Trinidad and Tobago defender, Keyeno Thomas.

FIFA also banned former players from Benin, Afghanistan and Cuba, as well as Zimbabwean agent Kudzanai Shaba.

Kenyan defender, George Owino Audi, received a 10-year ban and a fine of 15,000 Swiss francs (13,165 euros).

According to FIFA, a disciplinary proceeding was opened after a vast investigation into various international matches that Singaporean Wilson Raj Perumal, had attempted to manipulate for betting purposes.

“This large-scale investigation was conducted by FIFA over several years through its integrity department and in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and authorities,” a FIFA statement read.