MANILA, Philippines — Angelo Kouame moved closer to finally suit up for Gilas Pilipinas after President Rodrigo Duterte signed his naturalization into law, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced Tuesday.
Once he gets clearance from Fiba, Kouame will see action for Gilas in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Clark and next month and the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Serbia.
“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,” the SBP said in a statement.
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