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Youssoufa Moukoko's Age and Parentage Questioned in New Allegations

A sworn statement claims the footballer is four years older than his official age and not the biological son of his alleged father.

  • Joseph Moukoko, previously identified as Youssoufa Moukoko's father, has declared in a sworn statement that he is not the player's biological parent.
  • The statement also alleges that Youssoufa Moukoko is four years older than his officially documented age of 20, raising questions about his eligibility in youth competitions.
  • Joseph Moukoko claims he facilitated a falsified birth certificate in Cameroon to secure a German passport for the player, altering his birth year from 2000 to 2004.
  • Borussia Dortmund has denied the allegations, stating that Youssoufa Moukoko's official documents, verified by German authorities, remain valid.
  • The German Football Association (DFB) has not yet commented on the potential implications for Moukoko's participation in past youth tournaments.
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