Christelle Wahnawe
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | New Caledonia | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Croix Blanche Angers Football | |||
| International career | |||
| New Caledonia | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2026– | New Caledonia | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Christelle Wahnawe (born 14 March 1983) is a New Caledonian football manager and former footballer who manages the New Caledonia women's national football team.
Early life
Wahnawe was born on 14 March 1983. Born in New Caledonia, she grew up in Nouméa, New Caledonia. Growing up, she played volleyball and attended Collège Georges Baudoux in New Caledonia.[1]
Playing career
Wahnawe played for French side Croix Blanche Angers Football. During August and September 2011, she played for the New Caledonia women's national football team at the 2011 Pacific Games.
Managerial career
Wahnawe worked as manager of French side Montreuil-Juigné-Béné Football. Following her stint there, Wahnawe was appointed manager of the New Caledonia women's national football team in 2026.[2]
Personal life
Wahnawe has an older brother. In 2018, she founded New Caledonian side AS Academy Féminine.[3]
References
- ↑ "Christelle Wahnawe : une pionnière aux commandes des footballeuses Cagou" [Christelle Wahnawe: a pioneer at the helm of the Cagou women's football team] (in French). Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. 11 February 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ Christelle Wahnawe at BeSoccer
- ↑ "Christelle Wahnawe, sportive engagée qui fait bouger la Calédonie" [Christelle Wahnawe, a committed athlete who is making a difference in New Caledonia] (in French). La Première. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2026.