Africa-Press – Lesotho. The topic of dual nationality in African football continues to spark debate across Europe and Africa. In recent years, numerous players who represented France at youth level have ultimately chosen to play for other national teams, sparking discussions about loyalty, opportunity, and identity. Islam Slimani notably expressed strong opinions on this matter a few months ago. Youcef Atal, the former OGC Nice player now at Al Sadd in Qatar and with 50 caps for Algeria, shared his perspective in a recent interview.
“Everyone is free to choose what they want, and every player who chooses their national team with their heart is always welcome,” Atal explained.
He emphasized that the Algerian national team strives to make all incoming players feel at home and integrated, with veterans leading by example to welcome newcomers.
According to Atal, having talented players join the national team strengthens Algeria’s competitiveness. “Quality players in our national team help raise our level, compete for titles, and face bigger nations,” he added. He concluded by expressing his gratitude whenever players decide to represent Algeria, highlighting the importance of passion and commitment in international football.
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