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And, while the former Uganda Cranes tactician is open to Bissaka joining DRC, he has stressed that the latter will be kept from being chased around.
Manchester United defender Aaron Wan Bissaka is reportedly set to switch international allegiances from England to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Born to DRC parents in England, Bissaka holds duo citizenship but has majorly represented the latter in the underage levels.
His only youthful game with DRC came in 2015 with the Under 20s, but he has since played for England's youth teams.
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12:36 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Burna Boy: Nigerian music icon set to perform at Nakivubo Stadium grand opening
Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
However, over the years, he has been snubbed for a call to Three Lions (England's senior team) and is thus seriously considering a switch to DRC under head coach Sebastien Desabre.
And, while the former Uganda Cranes tactician is open to Bissaka joining DRC, he has stressed that the latter will be kept from being chased around.
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08:22 - 19.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Bobi Wine, not Burna Boy for Nakivubo opening - Khalifa Aganaga advises
With the grand opening of Nakivubo Stadium not so far away, it's becoming a scramble over the artists that should headline the main event.
"He is a nice player, as you know, but we won't run after players," Desabre was quoted by United Truthful.
DRC has already qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Ivory Coast as group leaders on Desabre's first asking.
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10:59 - 19.09.2023
FOOTBALL Milton Karisa defends Vipers' narrow win over Gaddafi
Six-time Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC needed their resilient best to pick an important 2-1 victory over Gaddafi FC on Sunday.
"We have many players who worked very hard for us to qualify for AFCON."
"If Aaron or other players are at a good level and want to come, there is no problem," the French tactician reiterated.
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11:43 - 10.09.2023
FOOTBALL Former Cranes coach Sebastien Desabre guides DRC to AFCON finals
This comes days after his predecessor and successor in Uganda, Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic failed to usher the latter to the AFCON tournament slated for Cote D'Ivoire next year.
Bissaka's only senior call in August 2019 ended prematurely as he was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.
It's unlikely he'll be called up soon as England's right-back position is stacked with Trent Alexander Arnold, Reece James, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and others.
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