Why does Josée Nahi play for Ivory Coast?
Born in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast · Citizenship: France, Ivory Coast
Short answer
Josée Nahi plays for Ivory Coast because she holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2007).
Birthplace and citizenship
Josée Nahi was born in Ivory Coast; holds France and Ivory Coast citizenship.
International career path
Her international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Ivory Coast (women) — senior women's level, 2007–present
- Ivory Coast (women) — senior women's level, 2012–present (21 matches, 13 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 Josée Nahi play for Ivory Coast?
Josée Nahi holds Ivorian nationality and chose to represent Ivory Coast at senior level.
Where was Josée Nahi born?
Josée Nahi was born in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast.
What nationality is Josée Nahi?
Wikidata lists Josée Nahi as a citizen of France and Ivory Coast.