Aaron Wan-Bissaka Debuts for DR Congo: First Match in World Cup Qualifiers.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka Changes Nationality

According to The Sun: Aaron Wan-Bissaka is experiencing a new stage in his career by switching his sporting allegiance from England.

The defender left Manchester United in 2024, signing a contract worth £15 million with West Ham.

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The 27-year-old Wan-Bissaka represented the England national team at U20 and U21 levels but never played for the senior team. He has now decided to change his sporting direction to get a chance on the international stage.

He will now play for the DR Congo national team, making this move after being consistently overlooked by coaches, including Gareth Southgate.

Wan-Bissaka's debut will take place on Sunday when DR Congo plays against South Sudan away at the National Stadium in Juba.

This match is a World Cup qualifying game, and Wan-Bissaka's team has a good chance, as they currently occupy the top spot in Group B.

South Sudan has yet to secure a win in six matches and sits fifth in the group.

The match promises to be intense due to the political situation in the country, where concerns about a possible outbreak of civil war arise from the collapse of the 2018 peace agreement.

President Salva Kiir, who is 73 years old, witnessed the proclamation of South Sudan's independence in July 2011, but since then the country has experienced ongoing crises.

Wan-Bissaka will now play alongside former West Ham player Arthur Masuaku, who returned to the Premier League this summer by joining newly promoted Sunderland.

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Wan-Bissaka's next match for the national team will be on September 9 against Senegal, where he will meet a new teammate from West Ham, El Hadji Malik Diouf.

Wan-Bissaka has already played in the first two matches for West Ham this season, both of which ended in defeats, after which manager Graham Potter decided not to include him in the squad for the match against Nottingham Forest.

The defender spent five years at Manchester United, playing 190 matches and winning the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup.

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Thus, Wan-Bissaka's decision to change his nationality opens up new prospects for his career. Participating in matches for DR Congo could be a significant step towards his international success.

His performances will be closely monitored by both fans and sports experts, as it may significantly impact his future career opportunities.