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Controversy in Burkina Faso. Summoned to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations, Yacouba Nasser Yacouba Djiga (19) has decided to decline the invitation of his coach Kamou Malo. Indeed, the central defender of FC Basel lined up behind the decision of his leaders to retain him. A choice that is difficult to pass for the Team Manager of the heels, Aristide Bancé.
“FC Basel having learned the selection of Yacouba with the heels, told the player that he does not want to release him for the CAN. Alerted by this information, I contacted the player by phone to inquire about his version and possibly initiate procedures to oblige the club to make it available to the national team. But, Yacouba told me that he aligned himself with the decision of his club and therefore would not join the heels. have therefore taken note of his decision, “said the former Mainz scorer on Facebook.
“I am going to call on CAF and FIFA to look into this practice of certain clubs which consists of retaining African players called upon to defend the colors of their countries at CAN. This must definitely stop. I remind all of them. young players that wearing the jersey of his national team is one of the greatest pride a footballer could have throughout his career. We must therefore avoid relegating his country to the background “, brooded the man from 37 years.
