National Team: Angola tries the Castello Lukeba gamble!

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Angola

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National Team: Angola tries the Castello Lukeba gamble!

Angola is trying to convince French defender Castello Lukeba to play for their national team. Lukeba, of Angolan descent, plays for RB Leipzig and has been called up to France's youth teams. The Angolan Federation hopes to lure him to strengthen their defense.

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