Change in nationality rules in Belgium affects Royal Antwerp defender Daniel Opare

Ghana defender Daniel Opare has missed out on picking up a Belgian citizenship after the country's officials tightened their rules.

Opare, who is in his third season with Royal Antwerp, would have qualified as a local player.

From now on, naturalized Belgians will be eligible after playing for a club in Belgium  for at least three years before their 23rd birthday.

Each club must have six such players on their roster.

Opare is currently out injured after picking up a knee injury during the off-season.

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