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Bonny Switches Allegiance for World Cup Glory
9 May
Summary
- Bonny, an Inter Milan forward, is now eligible to play for Ivory Coast.
- He previously represented France at the Under-21 level.
- Bonny is expected to be included in Ivory Coast's 26-man World Cup squad.
Ange-Yoan Bonny, a promising forward for Inter Milan, has completed a nationality switch and is now available to represent Ivory Coast. The decision, officially sanctioned by FIFA on Friday, allows the 22-year-old to play for the West African nation after previously featuring for France at the Under-21 level two years ago. Bonny is of Ivorian heritage and is widely expected to be included in the Elephants' 26-man squad for the World Cup. He played a crucial role for Inter Milan during their Serie A title-winning season, often coming off the bench to score, netting five league goals. Bonny's potential debut could occur before the tournament begins, in a friendly match against France on June 4 in Lens. Ivory Coast is drawn into Group E of the World Cup, alongside Ecuador, Germany, and Curacao.
