Why does Aurelle Awona play for Cameroon?
Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon · Citizenship: Cameroon, France
Short answer
Aurelle Awona plays for Cameroon because she holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2015).
Birthplace and citizenship
Aurelle Awona was born in Cameroon; holds Cameroon and France citizenship.
International career path
Her international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
She only played youth football for France U16 (women) and France U19 (women). Youth caps do not tie a player to a country, so she was free to choose Cameroon for senior football.
- France U16 (women) — women's under-16 level, 2009 (2 matches, 0 goals)
- France U19 (women) — women's under-19 level, 2011–2012 (3 matches, 0 goals)
- Cameroon (women) — senior women's level, 2015–present (27 matches, 0 goals)
The rules in brief
A player can represent a country if they hold its nationality and have a genuine link to it: birth on its territory, a parent or grandparent born there, or several years of residency. Youth matches do not tie a player to a country. Since 2020, FIFA also lets a player switch once after a small number of senior appearances (no more than three, all before turning 21, none at a World Cup or continental finals) after a three-year wait.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Aurelle Awona play for Cameroon?
Aurelle Awona holds Cameroonian nationality and chose to represent Cameroon at senior level.
Where was Aurelle Awona born?
Aurelle Awona was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
What nationality is Aurelle Awona?
Wikidata lists Aurelle Awona as a citizen of Cameroon and France.