Suriname’s vice president sets record for oldest soccer player

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Suriname Vice President Ronnie Brunswijk, 60, became the oldest player in history to play in an international club soccer game when he appeared in a CONCACAF League match in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Brunswijk started at center midfield for Inter Moengotapoe, a team he owns, in its 6-0 loss to Olimpia on Tuesday at Frank Essed Stadion. Advertisement

He wore No. 61 and played 51 minutes. His son, Damian Brunswijk, started at forward.

The elder Brunswijk was shown on video after the match handing money to opposing players in the dressing room. CONCACAF announced late Tuesday that it will investigate the incident.

The CONCACAF League is a second-tier competition from CONCACAF, one of FIFA’s six continental governing bodies for soccer.

Inter Moengotapoe faces Olimpia in the second leg of their Round of 16 matchup at 10:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

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In other news: Four police officers interdicted for assaulting civilians

The Police Administration has with immediate effect, interdicted four Police officers working with the Northern Regional Police Command following the alleged assault of some persons in Tamale in the Northern Region on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

According to reports, the four Police officers were assigned to assist NEDCO/VRA officials to arrest some alleged persons involved in illegal power connections.

“The officers will face a Service Inquiry, subject to the regulations of the Ghana Police Service,” the police stated.

Meanwhile, it said processes have commenced to identify the victims for the necessary medical assessments and assistance.

The Police therefore apologised to the affected persons and the general public.

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Source: UPI

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