"I'm not going to beg dual nationals"... An African coach's outburst

Africa 21 March 2025 at 09:18

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

The Comoros coach Stefano Cusin did not hold back in criticizing dual-nationality players for their star-like whims.

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In a statement given to the Comoros Football Portal, the Italian coach took aim at the dual-nationality players.

We are not in a position to beg or kneel before anyone [...] I cannot guarantee a player that they will start every match, wear the number 10 jersey, or be the captain. It is not possible.

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