Michel-Ange Balikwisha makes his choice between Belgium and DR Congo

It’s a tough decision, but a completely natural one. When asked about his international career preferences, Michel-Ange Balikwisha didn’t beat around the bush, revealing his desire to play for DR Congo rather than Belgium.

The 24-year-old winger, born in Ghent, is turning his back on his adopted country, with whom he was a youth international, to represent his country of origin, DR Congo. This is a major boost for the Leopards as they prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, kicking off next December in Morocco.

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“I’m announcing that I want to represent the country, just as you all expected. May God bless us, and I hope we’ll make the Stade des Martyrs roar and go far in every competition,” Balikwisha declared to Leopardsfoot.

“Congo means a lot to me. Ever since I was a child, I told my parents I wanted to play for Congo. And I hope I’ll get to fulfill my dream of playing alongside my brother (William, already a DR Congo international),” he added.

Balikwisha has just left Royal Antwerp, where he racked up 30 goals and 17 assists in 145 appearances, to join Celtic Glasgow in Scotland.

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.