Minala is 17 Not 42, Italian Football Body Confirms
An official Italian Football Association (FIGC) investigation, has ruled that Lazios midfielder Joseph Minala did not lie about his age.
Minalas real age became a subject of debate in February, after an African football website stated that the Cameroonian was 42 instead of the 17 he claims to be.
The accusation prompted the FIGC to initiate an official investigation, which saw him questioned by the leagues federal prosecutor.
Joseph Minalas Age Became a Subject of Debate After An African Website Questioned His True Age.
The investigation did not show any need for disciplinary action, read an FIGC statement.
Minala joined Lazio last summer and played for them in the Viareggio Cup youth tournament in February.
An official Italian Football Association (FIGC) investigation, has ruled that Lazios midfielder Joseph Minala did not lie about his age.
Minalas real age became a subject of debate in February, after an African football website stated that the Cameroonian was 42 instead of the 17 he claims to be.
The accusation prompted the FIGC to initiate an official investigation, which saw him questioned by the leagues federal prosecutor.
Joseph Minalas Age Became a Subject of Debate After An African Website Questioned His True Age.
The investigation did not show any need for disciplinary action, read an FIGC statement.
Minala joined Lazio last summer and played for them in the Viareggio Cup youth tournament in February.
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