An official Italian Football Association (FIGC) investigation, has ruled that Lazio’s midfielder Joseph Minala did not lie about his age.
Minala’s real age became a subject of debate in February, after an African football website stated that the Cameroonian was 42 instead of the 17 he claims to be.
The accusation prompted the FIGC to initiate an official investigation, which saw him questioned by the league’s federal prosecutor.
“The investigation did not show any need for disciplinary action,” read an FIGC statement.
Minala joined Lazio last summer and played for them in the Viareggio Cup youth tournament in February.