The French National under 17 team is currently facing disqualification from the ongoing 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia over questions of fielding an ineligible player.
Montpellier’s Yanis Issoufou who holds dual citizenship has been accused of representing two countries at the U-17 level without proper documentation.
It is reported that Issoufou represented Niger Republic during the qualifiers three months prior to representing France.
The rules forbid a footballer from playing for two teams in the same competition by FIFA.
This means action could be taken against the French team.
According to sportnewsafrica.com, FIFA were not informed of the 17-year-old’s apparent change in nationality.
The Bleulets have qualified for the quarter-final after beating Senegal in the round of 16,
France have been drawn to face Uzbekistan in the semi-final of the tournament on November 25.
Senegal are considering lodging an appeal to be considered for the next round of the tournament as France ruined their chances of qualification.