The Ivoy Coast Football Federation (FIF) has announced the list of 21 players selected to represent the country in the U17 Football World Cup in the United Arab Emirates starting from October 17. The Ivory Coast, crowned champions of Young Africa, will be joined by Tunisia and Nigeria in representing Africa in this competition.
The Ivorian selection, led by coach Kamara Ibrahim, comprises 21 players, including 18 local players and 3 professionals. In the World Cup, the Ivory Coast U17 team will be placed in Group B alongside Uruguay, New Zealand, and Italy.
Goalkeepers:
- Seck Diabagate (Royal FC, CIV)
- Koko Gahie (AS Denguele, CIV)
- El Hadje Dante (Espoir Koumassi, CIV)
Defenders: 4. Ismael Diallo (ES Bingerville, CIV)
- Franck Kessie (Stella Club Adjame, CIV)
- Toussaint Kouakou (AS Divo, CIV)
- Sherif Jimoh (Athletic Adjame, CIV)
- Souleymane Diaby (USC Bassam, CIV)
- Narcisse Tano (Indian Alliance, CIV)
Midfielders: 10. Meite Yakou (PSG, FRA)
- Braciano Ta Bi (Athletic Adjame, CIV)
- Ousmane Diallo (ASI d’Abengourou, CIV)
- Junior Ahissan (Ivoire Academie, CIV)
- Dogbole Niangbo (USC Bassam, CIV)
- Aboubacar Keita (ATM Abobo, CIV)
- Digbo Maiga (Ivory Academy, CIV)
Forwards: 17. Moussa Bakayoko (USC Bassam, CIV)
- Kouassi Begbin (CO Domoraud, CIV)
- Cedric Kouadio (ES Bingerville, CIV)
- Chris Bedia (Tours FC, FRA)
- Kouame N Guessan (Sewe Sport, CIV)
