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Sport: Solomon Islands Football forfeits U17 World Cup spot

15:04 pm on 18 February 2019

The Solomon Islands Football Federation says it will be asking questions of the government after forfeiting its place at the Men's Under 17 World Cup for fielding an overage player.

A disciplinary committee found Chris Satu breached both the Oceania Football Confederation Disciplinary Code and regulations when he turned out for Solomon Islands at the OFC U16 Championships last year.

SIFF President William Lai told Vinnie Wylie the player has lied to them after being found to have two different passports and says they will following up the matter with the government.

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Chris Satu Photo: SIFF Media