2022 World Cup: Impressive Defender Undecided Whether to Play for Belgium or Senegal

2022 World Cup: Impressive Defender Undecided Whether to Play for Belgium or Senegal

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
  • Noah Fadiga is contemplating playing for either Senegal or Belgium at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
  • Born to Senegalese legend Khalilou Fadiga, the defender has been impressive since turning professional in 2019
  • The youngster says it will not be an easy decision for him when it comes to playing for the senior national team

A 22-year-old impressive right back Noah Fadiga who plays for French side Brest is reportedly undecided whether to feature for Senegal or Belgium at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The former Heracles Anmelo star is said to be the son of a former Senegal international Khalilou Fadiga who featured for the Teranga Lions between 2000 and 2008.

In a recent chat, the defender who is yet to feature for the junior team of either of the countries expressed his love for the West African nation but stated he will have to consult before making a decision.

Noah Fadiga, Senegal, Belgium, World Cup
Noah Fadiga is unsure of which country to represent at the World Cup. Photo: Marcel ter Bals
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Fadiga said as quoted by Last Hour Sports.

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"Everyone knows the story of my father, I have affection for Senegal, my second homeland to which I return every winter and where I was asked to choose the Lions.
"It will not be easy [to make a decision]. I have to think about it, talk to my parents about it, but it will be my choice."

The youngster played 33 Eredivisie matches for his team but was not able to help them stay in the top-tier, and they were eventually relegated to Division 2.

Okocha tips Senegal to do Africa proud at 2022 World Cup

Meanwhile, former Nigerian international Austin Jay Jay Okocha has stated that the Teranga Lions of Senegal are not just AFCON champions for nothing, as he tips them to do well at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The stage is set as the global showpiece is set for kick-off in November and Senegal are among the five teams representing the African continent.

Ghana, Tunisia, Cameroon, and Morocco are other teams to take part in the Mundial but Jay Jay believes Senegal will do well.

Edouard Mendy narrates huge experience

Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy has disclosed that he nearly quit football following frustrations of being jobless after his contract with French fourth-tier side Cherbourg expired when he was 22.

The Senegal shot-stopper considered switching careers as he struggled to get a new club.

However, his luck struck after a year of playing without salary at boyhood club Le Havre, when Olympique Marseille came calling.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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