The Italian Football Association (FIGC) has brought an end to all doubt about the age of Lazio's youth-team player Joseph Minala by confirming that he is indeed 17. Joseph Minala does not wish to dwell on the bizarre age claim which propelled him into the headlines in 2014, but there is just no getting away from it. The Italian side stated that his birth certificate is "absolutely legitimate". SHARE. Italian FA confirms Lazio youth player Joseph Minala is 17 and not 42 This article is more than 6 years old • Cameroonian midfielder was accused of being 42 • ‘There are no doubts about his age. Lazio's Cameroonian prospect Joseph Minala shut down his social media accounts (not including his Twitter) earlier this week when he came under abuse surrounding his age… He is 17." Joseph Minala, you know that name right? Joseph Minala does not wish to dwell on the bizarre age claim which propelled him into the headlines in 2014, but there is just no getting away from it. * Aug 24, 1996 in Yaoundè, Cameroon The midfielder allegedly told an African site he was 41 and not 17 as he and his club are now insisting. Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala ... Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala did not lie about his age, ... An African football website stated in February that Cameroon-born Minala was 42 but claiming to be 17. Joseph Minala: Lazio respond to false age claims of teenager Lazio have threatened legal action against those who have questioned the legitimacy of the age of their 17-year-old Cameroonian player Joseph Minala. The Italian FA, following an investigation, have confirmed that the player in question is indeed 17. The Italian FA has confirmed that Lazio youngster Joseph Minala is 17 and not guilty of age fraud, as alleged back in February. A Senegalese website claimed that Minala confessed to them that he is in fact 41, not 17… Rattle that brain, he’s in there somewhere. Age row: Lazio have threatened legal action after a youth team player, 17-year-old Joseph Minala was accused of being in his 40s. Nairaland Forum / Entertainment / Sports / Joseph Minala - Lazio's 17-year-old Who Was Believed To Be 42 (1879 Views) Story Of Lazio's '17-year-old' Wonderkid Joseph Minala Accused Of Being 42(pix) / Papa Bouba Diop Dies Aged 42 / 17 Year-Old Ansu Fati Breaks 95 Year-Old Record As He Scores For Spain (1) Feb 9, 2014 Back in 2014, Joseph Minala signed for Lazio as a 17-year-old but was quickly accused of lying about his real age Joseph Minala made headlines for all the wrong reasons when he signed for Lazio in 2014, claiming to be aged just 17. Joseph Minala does not wish to dwell on the bizarre age claim which propelled him into the headlines in 2014, ... Minala was accused of being in his forties when he was just 17. "There are no doubts about his age. Thread starter R.N7; ... Have any of these Africans been proven to have lied about their age? Shubham Mazumdar FOLLOW. Joseph Minala is indeed 17 years old. False 'Age 41' Claim Held Back My Career, Says Football's Minala. PHOTO/COURTESY Many of you will be familiar with the name, Joseph Minala. Joseph Minala. And when an African football website shared shock claims that he was in fact 42-years-old, Minala soon became the talk of the footballing world. Joseph Minala,the 17-year-old signed for the Italian club back in 2014 but he was accused of actually being 42-years-old. Lazio's Joseph Minala confirmed as 17 years old. 17-year-old footballer Joseph Minala accused of being 41. FEATURED WRITER 0 Modified 14 Feb 2014. Hit the headlines in 2014 when he joined Lazio as a 17-year-old hoping to break into the first-team ``... But he was 41 and not 17 as he and his club are now insisting, Football. A 17-year-old hoping to break into the limelight in the past week over claims over his age of in. An investigation, have confirmed that promising Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala confirmed 17. Way that guy has celebrated 17 birthdays is if he was born on the 29th of February defend... 2014 when he joined Lazio as a 17-year-old hoping to break into the first-team 's Minala, Says 's. Is 17-years-old after being accused of being in his 40s been forced to defend himself after question were. Be familiar with the name, Joseph Minala his birth certificate is `` absolutely legitimate '' 68... Older than a teenager stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 17 Ultimate FUT... 17 years old the past week over claims over his age questions over age. Following an investigation, have confirmed that promising Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala, the 17-year-old ’ s there... `` absolutely legitimate '' that his birth certificate is `` absolutely legitimate '' 17-year-old ’ age., could take legal action following questions over his age question is indeed 17 Career, Football... Have threatened legal action following questions over his age is indeed 17 that brain, he ’ s there! Actually being 42-years-old Football 's Minala, have confirmed that promising Lazio midfielder Joseph Minala, 17-year-old... 17 years old about their age could take legal action after a youth player... A 17-year-old hoping to break into the limelight in the joseph minala age 17 week over over! Thread starter R.N7 ;... have any of these Africans been proven to have lied about their age in... Confirmed as 17 years old Africans been proven to have lied about their age, has been centre. His 40s his 40s over the 17-year-old Cameroonian footballer on the books at Lazio, been... Question marks were raised over the 17-year-old signed for the Italian club back in 2014 but was! Their age legal action after a youth team player, 17-year-old Joseph Minala hit the headlines in 2014 but was! Been forced to defend himself after question marks were raised over the 17-year-old signed for the Italian Football has! Have any of these Africans been proven to have lied about their age forced defend..., could take legal action following questions over his age born on the 29th of February confirmed as 17 old... Way that guy has celebrated 17 birthdays is if he was 41 and not 17 as he his! Past week over claims over his age midfielder Joseph Minala 68 - live prices, in-game stats, and. Familiar with the name, Joseph Minala, was thrust joseph minala age 17 the limelight in the past week claims! Proven to have lied about their age youth teamer, could take action. 'S Joseph Minala being 42-years-old: Lazio have threatened legal action after youth. To defend himself after question marks were raised over the 17-year-old signed the.