Is Elye Wahi on his way to the Ivory Coast national team?
Former French youth international
He has begun the administrative process, which is raising questions.
Although he has played for France’s youth teams, things seem to be moving towards a change for Elye Wahi. The 23-year-old, born in France, has represented France at U16 to U21 level.
However, the Nice striker has begun the process of obtaining an Ivorian passport, the country of his parents’ origin. He visited the Consulate General of Ivory Coast to register for an Ivorian biometric passport. This move, coming three months ahead of the 2026 World Cup, is seen as a sign that Elye Wahi wishes to change his sporting nationality and play for Ivory Coast.
