Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE players (first_name VARCHAR, country_code VARCHAR, birth_date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Find the first name and country code of the oldest player.

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT first_name, country_code FROM players ORDER BY birth_date LIMIT 1