Bissaka Leopard: is this finally the right time?

The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) is making a strong push to secure new dual-national talents in anticipation of the upcoming international break.

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The two-time African champion will face South Sudan and Senegal in September, as part of the 7th and 8th matchdays of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The path leading to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the right-back from West Ham United, has been activated, and a successful outcome seems more feasible than ever this time.

In the past, the governing body of Congolese football has tried repeatedly to secure the services of the player, but he preferred to bide his time, hoping for a call-up from the English national team.

Leading their group, the Congolese team is driven by a fierce determination to return to World Cup participation after a drought of over half a century.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's Premier League stats

In 201 Premier League matches, playing for both Man United and West Ham, the London native has scored 4 goals and provided 15 assists.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.