Aouar Switches Allegiance From France To Algeria

Houssem Aouar had always been a proud Frenchman, even representing Les Bleus once in a friendly match against Ukraine. But his roots in Algeria had always been a part of him too.

He grew up in a household where he was taught to embrace his Algerian heritage, and it had always been a source of pride for him.

For years, the idea of playing for Algeria had been "buzzing in his head," but he never thought it would become a reality. He feared being labelled an "opportunist" and didn't want to offend anyone by switching his allegiance. But fate had other plans.

Aouar received an invite from Djahid Zefizef, the head of the Algerian football federation. It was an invitation he couldn't ignore. He realized that this was his chance to honour his heritage and fulfil a lifelong dream.

After speaking with the Algerian coach and the head of Algerian football, Aouar knew that this was the right decision. They extended a hand to him, and he saw it as fate and a second chance.

"This selection means a lot to me, to my family, to my parents," Aouar said in a video aired by the Algerian football federation. "It is a choice dictated by the heart."

Aouar's decision was not easy, but it was one he felt was right. He was proud to represent France, but he knew that playing for Algeria would be a different kind of honour. It was a chance to represent his heritage, his family, and his roots.

As he donned the Algerian jersey for the first time, Aouar felt a sense of pride that he had never experienced before. He knew that he was living his dream, and he was grateful for the opportunity to do so. It was a decision that he would never regret.