Issa Diop's Moroccan Turn: How "France and No One Else" Became a Call-Up for the Atlas Lions
Issa Diop, aged 29, has made a surprising debut with the Morocco national team, despite his earlier firm declaration to only play for France. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi's "honest" conversation reportedly swayed the former Toulouse defender.
At 29 years old, Issa Diop has received his first-ever call-up to the Morocco national team. This selection is particularly noteworthy because the player had previously declared he would only represent France. However, the new coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, managed to persuade him after what he described as an "honest" conversation with the former Toulouse player.
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