<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that Serie A club Lazio have refused to pay for the heel tendon operation to be undertaken by Nigeria youth teamer Sani Emmanuel next month. <br /><br />The Golden Ball winner at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in Nigeria around four years ago has not played a single game for the youth team of the <i>Biancocelesti </i>since the start of this season as a result of severe pains being experienced in both legs.<br /><br />Before committing their finances, the Lazio brass want Sani Emmanuel to append his signature on a new contract, with his current one set to run out in the next six months.<br /><br />The former My People FC ace has been playing with the ailment since the Under 17 World Cup.<br /><br />But it has grown worse and there is no option left for him except he undergoes a surgical procedure.<br /><br />According to medics, the operation will cost around 20,000 euros.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />