The 12th edition of the Under-20 African Cup of Nations promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent, with players from various countries and clubs participating in the tournament. Here is a breakdown of players from Algeria, Benin, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, and Mali who play their club football outside their home countries:
Algeria:
- Ayoub Belabes, goalkeeper (US Quevilly/France)
- Nassim Torche, goalkeeper (Lyon la Duchère/France)
- Mokhtar Rabah Toumi, defender (Montpellier/France)
- Kenzi Zenadi, midfielder (Sedan/France)
- Bilal Ouali, attacker (Reims/France)
- Thomas Paul Izerghouf, striker (Rennes/France)
Benin:
- David Djigla, striker (Onze Créateurs/Mali)
- Kowiyou Kola Raimi, midfielder (Onze Créateurs/Mali)
- Jérôme Agossa Konou, midfielder (Onze Créateurs/Mali)
- Wallis Debourou, striker (St Francis University/United States)
Egypt:
- Alexander Amir Adel, striker (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)
- Hassan Maghoub, striker (Rio Ave/Portugal)
Gabon:
- Didier Ibrahim Ndong, midfielder (CS Sfaxien/Tunisia)
Ghana:
- Baba Mensah, defender (Neve Yossuf FC/Israel)
- Frank Sarfo-Gyamfi, midfielder (Maritzburg/South Africa)
Mali:
- Abdoulaye Keita, midfielder (SC Bastia/France)
- Famoussa Keita, striker (SC Bastia/France)
- Ali Yirango, goalkeeper (O.Marseille/France)
- Adama Niane, striker (FC Nantes/France)
- Tiékoro Keita, striker (EA Guingamp/France)
- Boubakry Keita.
These young talents, playing in various clubs around the world, will contribute to the excitement and competitiveness of the tournament. The diversity of their experiences in different football environments adds to the richness of the competition.
