Crisis in Nigeria as 26 Under-17 players fail age test

Crisis in Nigeria as 26 Under-17 players fail age test ahead of African Nations’ Cup qualifier

African nation in chaos of nearly half of 60 players examined are found to be overage ahead of massive clash against Niger

Africanfootball.com report there were 60 starlets examined ahead of a home African Nations’ Cup qualifier against Niger.

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A top official has explained Nigeria will only be without several of their stars, but will be missing key players — with only TWO of the expected starting XI still available.

He said: “It is a disaster.

“Virtually the first team the coaches have been working on have now been disqualified. It’s a serious problem.”

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