Cheikhou Kouyaté wants to play for the Belgian national team. He's going to have a Belgian passport soon, but the procedure is being delayed because of the long government negotiations in Belgium.
"In November I was close to a selection with Senegal, but I got injured. So the door for Belgium is still open. If a country like Belgium asks you, you don't hesitate", he said.
Reading tip: Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 14:30 - Vandendaele selected for Belgium for the first time
