The ongoing controversy surrounding Youssoufa Moukoko’s age and parentage has deepened, following shocking revelations by Joseph Moukoko, who has long been recognized as the footballer’s father.
In a recent affidavit obtained by BILD, Joseph Moukoko denied being Youssoufa’s biological father and claimed the striker is four years older than officially stated.
Claims of Fabricated Identity
Joseph Moukoko declared under oath that Youssoufa was not born on November 20, 2004, but instead on July 19, 2000, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
He admitted to falsifying a birth certificate to secure Youssoufa’s documentation for travel to Germany in 2014, presenting him as his son.
“In knowing the illegality of a false affidavit, I declare (…) under oath: Youssoufa Moukoko is not the biological son of me and my wife Marie Moukoko. He was also not born on November 20, 2004, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.” The 73-year-old admitted
This revelation could imply that Youssoufa Moukoko, currently on loan at OGC Nice, is 23 years old rather than 20.
As revealed by FootBoom1, further investigation by BILD in Cameroon unearthed a birth certificate for Youssoufa Mohamadou, born in 2000, listing his father as Ousman Mohamadou, a taxi driver.
Local sources corroborated this information, suggesting Ousman resides in a villa near Yaoundé, while Joseph Moukoko had no biological ties to the striker.
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Implications for Moukoko’s Career
If true, the allegations raise serious questions about Moukoko’s eligibility to compete in youth tournaments. For instance, he would have been too old to play in the German U17 Championship in 2018 or the U21 European Championship in 2021.
Dortmund’s Involvement Under Scrutiny
Documents obtained by BILD reveal that in 2018, Borussia Dortmund employed Joseph Moukoko as a video analyst and scout, paying him up to €20,000 per month. His wife, Marie, reportedly worked for a Dortmund sponsor, Evonik, raising concerns about potential complicity by the club.
Borussia Dortmund has yet to issue an official statement regarding these allegations. As the controversy unfolds, the revelations could have significant ramifications for Moukoko’s career and the club’s reputation.
