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Ref. Q3QBGQ · Updated 45d ago

Noahkai Banks, top dual-national prospect, chooses Germany in blow to USMNT

Germany U-21 manager announces the decision 19-year-old had represented only US at youth level The United States’ pursuit of dual-national defender Noahkai Banks appears to be over. The 19-year-old was named in Germany’s U-21 squad for their upcoming U-21 European Championship qu...

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The Guardian
Original source
The Guardian 18 Sept
Last updated
45d ago

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Assigned by our editorial team · 45d ago
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  1. 18 Sept
    13:10
    The GuardianAlexander AbnosOriginal

    Germany U-21 manager announces the decision 19-year-old had represented only US at youth level The United States’ pursuit of dual-national defender Noahkai Banks appears to be over.

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