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KNVB confirms attempted match-fixing in Eredivisie

The KNVB has found evidence former Willem II midfielder and Sierra Leone international Ibrahim Kargbo attempted to fix games.

The Dutch Football Association's (KNVB) Integrity Unit has confirmed there was an attempt to fix the outcome of the Eredivisie match between Willem II and Utrecht in 2009.

The KNVB investigation claims former Willem II defender and Sierra Leone international Ibrahim Kargbo had an agreement with convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal to influence the outcome of the top-flight encounter seven years ago.

The probe also revealed Kargbo and Perumal organized a testimonial between Willem II and Sierra Leone with the aim of manipulating the match for gambling reasons, and made arrangements to influence the outcome of further Sierra Leone matches.