France U 23 team: a goldmine for Africa!

The France U-23 team could be a real goldmine for various African national teams.

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Indeed, the latest 'Bleuets' squad featured several African gems who can still change their sporting nationality, in accordance with the regulations of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Obed Nkambadio: the Paris FC goalkeeper is still eligible to wear the 'Leopards' jersey.

Ismaël Doukouré: the Ivorian-born defender plays for RC Strasbourg.

Castello Lukeba: the Leipzig defender can still represent Angola.

Christian Matsima: the Augsburg defender is eligible to represent Congo-Brazzaville.

Christian Mawissa: the young AS Monaco defender has Congolese roots.

Lucien Agoumé: the Sevilla defensive midfielder can represent Cameroon on the international stage.

Maghnes Akliouche and Raye Cherki: both talents are being courted by the Algerian national team.

Andy Diouf: the Lens midfielder is eligible to represent Senegal.

Dilane Bakwa: the Strasbourg forward can still play for the DRC.

Thierno Barry: the Villarreal forward has Guinean roots.

Hugo Ekitike: the Frankfurt striker is on Cameroon's radar.

Arnaud Kalimuendo: he too is eligible to wear the Leopards' jersey.

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.