Hanafi in trouble

Former U-23 international faces questions from authorities after not doing mandatory urine tests

The last time Hanafi Akbar represented Singapore was at the 2017 SEA Games, when the Republic's Under-23 team were eliminated at the group stage in Kuala Lumpur.
The last time Hanafi Akbar represented Singapore was at the 2017 SEA Games, when the Republic's Under-23 team were eliminated at the group stage in Kuala Lumpur. ST FILE PHOTO
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Hanafi Akbar, one of Singapore's most promising footballers, was questioned by authorities on Monday for missing mandatory weekly urine tests.

His father Akbar Abu Bakar confirmed to The Straits Times on Thursday evening, saying: "He didn't go for the urine tests, that's why he was picked up at our home on Monday evening."

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 19, 2018, with the headline Hanafi in trouble. Subscribe