Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele is a new ambassador for the Congolese FA.
Makelele, who won two Premier League titles with the Blues and countless honours with Real during a glittering career, was born in the DR Congo before moving to France at age four.
His job will involve pursuing European based players eligible for Congo, such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United, to pledge their national allegiance.
The association, FECOFA, announced: "The coach Claude Makelele has just been named ambassador for Congolese football.
"His mission will be to defend the nation, and to convince dual-nationality players to play for the DRC's Leopards."
