Why does Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou play for Togo?
Born in Lomé, Togo · Citizenship: Mali, Togo
Short answer
Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou plays for Togo because he holds Togolese nationality and chose to represent the country at senior level (first senior call-up on record: 2000).
Birthplace and citizenship
Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou was born in Togo; holds Mali and Togo citizenship.
International career path
His international pathway, as recorded on Wikidata:
- Togo — senior level, 2000–2010 (9 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 Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou play for Togo?
Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou holds Togolese nationality and chose to represent Togo at senior level.
Where was Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou born?
Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou was born in Lomé, Togo.
What nationality is Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou?
Wikidata lists Ouro-Nimini Tchagnirou as a citizen of Mali and Togo.