2017 AFCON QUALIFIERS: DENIS BOUANGA TORN BETWEEN GABON AND FRANCE
Off to a bright start with FC Lorient, Denis Bouanga has caught the attention of the Gabonese national team, earning a place on coach Jorge Costa’s provisional list for the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan.
While Africa Top Sports confirmed Bouanga’s call-up, L’Équipe reports that the talented midfielder is still undecided — weighing the opportunity to join Gabon’s Panthers against the possibility of a future with France’s U21 (Espoirs) squad.
The 20-year-old now faces a time-sensitive decision. With Gabon set to regroup in just ten days, Bouanga must soon choose between representing his country of origin or holding out for a potential chance with Les Bleus.
This dilemma is familiar for many dual-nationality players in African football, but with Gabon co-hosting the 2017 AFCON, a commitment now could lead to a starring role on home soil.
