At the age of 18, Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla will have to choose which national team he will play for.
Originally born in Ivory Coast, Tabla has since represented Canada at the international level. Soon enough he will have to choose what team he will want to represent, as when you turn 18 you can choose what team you will play for as an adult.
"It is not a hesitation, but my family is very attached to this, that I represent the country [of its origins]. I have brothers who care about this and for me, it is very important.