Angelo Kouame has been granted his Filipino citizenship!
President Rodrigo Duterte signed the naturalization bill into law for the Ateneo center.
The SBP extends our appreciation to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing it into law and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Senator Bong Go for their assistance,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio in a statement.
The Ivorian tower is now eligible to play for Gilas Pilipinas, which will start with the Clark window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers from June 16 to 20.
“Koaume will now undergo the final steps required by FIBA before a naturalized player can suit up for a country and we are confident that he’ll be able to play during our hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Serbia,” said Panlilio.
