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Angola seeks to secure Castello Lukeba's international allegiance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Angola seeks to secure Castello Lukeba's international allegiance

Summary

The Angolan Football Federation aims to convince RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba to represent Angola instead of France. Lukeba, 23, has previously played for France at youth levels and was included in their preliminary World Cup squad. Angolan officials, led by vice-president Carlos Alonso, are actively pursuing discussions with him about joining Las Palancas Negras. Lukeba’s dual nationality may provide him the opportunity to switch national teams despite his current commitment to France.

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Key Details

•Carlos Alonso leads discussions with Lukeba about his national team commitment.
•Lukeba holds a dual nationality that allows representation for Angola.
•He has participated in France's youth teams since the Under-17 level.
•Angola aims to attract more dual-nationality players for future competitions.
•Lukeba was recently part of France's preliminary World Cup squad.

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1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Angola’s federation dream of snatching Castello Lukeba from France

What they're saying

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Whereas just a few years ago this phenomenon was limited to a handful of exceptions, it has now become commonplace to see dual-nationality footballers turn their backs on major European national teams...
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