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World Cup: Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Côte d'Ivoire
French-born Ange-Yoan Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.
World Cup: Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Côte d'Ivoire
FILE PHOTO: Inter Milan's Ange-Yoan Bonny reacts after missing a scoring chance. / Reuters

Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for Côte d'Ivoire when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday.

French-born Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France, for whom he played at Under-21 level two years ago, was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.

The 22-year-old Bonny is of Ivorian heritage and expected to be included in their 26-man squad for the World Cup.

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He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals.

Côte d'Ivoire are in World Cup Group E with Ecuador, Germany and Curacao.

Bonny could make his debut before the tournament when the Ivorians meet France in Lens on June 4 in a friendly.

SOURCE:AFP
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