MRI test reveals age fraud by Nigerian youth soccer team

Cara Livernois | | Radiology Business | Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI testing to prevent age fraud by youth soccer teams produced some shocking results. All but two players on the under-17 Nigerian squad were ineligible, leaving the team unable to play in an upcoming tournament.

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Nigerian U17 team wiped out as all but two players fail age test

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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