Stuttgart striker Silas Wamangituka reveals true identity
12 June 2021 |
10:59 am
A striker for Bundesliga side Stuttgart, Silas Wamangituka, has revealed his real identity. The player says that he was a victim of fraudulent practices by his former agent and Wamangituka is not his real name.
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