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<p><strong>Doha:</strong> Lois Openda is a relative newcomer to the Belgium squad after debuting in June but after impressive form in Ligue 1 this season, the Lens striker could play a greater role at the World Cup than he might have imagined a few months ago.</p>
<p id="2">The injury cloud that hangs over striker Romelu Lukaku, which is likely to result in him missing most of the group stage in Qatar, has thrust Openda further into the spotlight. Openda had the chance to travel to Qatar with Morocco instead after they pursued him due to his mother&rsquo;s ties to the north</p>
<p id="3">African country, but he only had interest in representing the land of his birth. &ldquo;There were contacts with the Moroccan team but, in my mind, only Belgium counted,&rdquo; he said.</p>
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