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A Nigerian footballer playing for Gharb has been arrested and three Gharb men have been arraigned in court after it was discovered that the footballer did not have the necessary permits to reside in Malta.
The Nigerian player was arrested during half time of a football game at the Gozo stadium on Thursday, when it was discovered his permit had expired.
Three Gharb football club officials, Joseph Cauchi, 38, Louis Apap, 56 and Mario Saliba, 40, appeared before Magistrate Dr Paul Coppini accused of employing a non-Maltese person without a permit and the necessary licences.
The three officials were also accused of not notifying the Employment and Training Corporation of the employment.
Police Inspector Josric Mifsud was the prosecuting officer.
