Senegal have starting the process of convincing France U23 midfielder Boubacar Kamara to play for them at the World Cup
The 22-year-old Marseille midfielder was born in France to Senegalese parents making him eligible to play for the African champions
Boubacar Kamara will be available to play for the World Cup when his nationality switch is successfully completed

France youth international, Boubacar Kamara is set for nationality switch and represent the country of his parents Senegal.

According to L'Equipe, the Olympique Marseille player has been in contact with the Senegal Football Federation as the process of getting him play for them at the World Cup begins.

Kamara has represented France at youth levels but he is eligible to play for the Teranga Lions, because of his lack of senior international cap with France.

Boubacar Kamara, Senegal, France, World Cup — Highly-rated Marseille midfielder set to play for Senegal. Credit: Getty Images
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The 22-year-old has been in contact with Senegal coach Aliou Cisse, who has been talking to him about his chances of representing the African champions.

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The Olympique Marseille youngster has never hidden his love for Senegal and was spotted celebrating their AFCON success in February.

His teammates Bamba Dieng and Pape Gueye, who are Senegal internationals have also been speaking to him about the national team.

He is expected to announce his intention to play for Senegal in the coming days.

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Lukman Mumuni

Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.