FIFA has ordered age test to be performed on players at the Under 17 World Cup in Nigeria to catch teams who field over-aged players. This follows reports that hosts Nigeria were going to select a number of over age players for the October 24 to November 15 finals..
FIFA said it would conduct magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests “to protect the integrity of the tournament and in the spirit of fair play.”
Defending champions, Nigeria have always done well in these tournaments but there has always been rumours that they field over age players.
“MRI of the wrist can identify players who are definitely above 17 years,” FIFA said in a statement. “It is reliable, evidence-based and safe for the player.”
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