Soccer-Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Ivory Coast at World Cup
French-born Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France, for whom he played at Under-21 level two years ago, was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday. The 22-year-old Bonny is of Ivorian heritage and expected to be included in their 26-man squad for the World Cup. He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals. Ivory Coast are in World Cup Group E with Ecuador, Germany and Curacao.
Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for the Ivory Coast when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday. French-born Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France, for whom he played at Under-21 level two years ago, was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.
The 22-year-old Bonny is of Ivorian heritage and expected to be included in their 26-man squad for the World Cup. He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals.
Ivory Coast are in World Cup Group E with Ecuador, Germany and Curacao. Bonny could make his debut before the tournament when the Ivorians meet France in Lens on June 4 in a friendly.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Ed Osmond)
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