Basketball Star Angelo Kouame granted Filipino citizenship | Newday
- 3 years ago
Meantime, the long wait is finally over for Ateneo basketball star Angelo Kouame. Sa wakas, Pinoy na siya.
The Ivorian big man has officially been granted Filipino citizenship.
And this also means that he's eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA sanctioned tournaments.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas says the 6-foot-10 cager is now completing the FIBA requirements for naturalized players to join two upcoming international competitions.
Joining us now is Ange Kouame himself.
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The Ivorian big man has officially been granted Filipino citizenship.
And this also means that he's eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA sanctioned tournaments.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas says the 6-foot-10 cager is now completing the FIBA requirements for naturalized players to join two upcoming international competitions.
Joining us now is Ange Kouame himself.
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