Yannis Yokolé confirms strong European interest in Senegal’s Seydou Ndiaye

Senegalese midfielder Seydou Ndiaye is attracting the attention of several European clubs, according to his agent Yannis Yokolé.

The 18-year-old, currently on the books of Dakar Sacré-Cœur, had been close to a move to French side FC Nantes before an untimely injury interrupted his progress.

Now recovering and returning to full training, Ndiaye is once again being closely monitored by scouts across Europe.

Speaking in an interview with Africafoot, Yokolé, co-organiser of the Kekeli International Tournament in Lomé, underlined the talent of his young client.

Seydou Ndiaye, who plays for Dakar Sacré-Cœur, has been targeted by many big clubs. Unfortunately, he was injured. However, he is slowly returning to training. If all goes well during the winter transfer window, he will be heading to Europe. He’s the best star in Africa I currently have, he said.

Yokolé, who represents several rising African players through his 360 Degree Management Sport agency, anticipates an active few months ahead.

A lot of things will certainly happen in the coming months. I have a player, we’re in negotiations with the Leipzig club. They want to invite him in October for a trial. Otherwise, I had a player who played in Ivory Coast and who signed last season in Belgium. Things are going well for him, but we no longer work together. Other than that, I haven’t encountered any particular problems with the young African talents that I generally spot, during the tournaments I organize and with the various game selections, he explained.

Ndiaye’s development is being watched with particular interest as he continues to regain his physical condition.

The midfielder is considered one of the most promising talents emerging from West Africa, and his potential transfer to Europe could come as early as the next window if his recovery progresses as planned.

Alongside representing players, Yokolé remains focused on nurturing future stars through youth tournaments.

He is already preparing the fourth edition of the Kekeli U20 Detection Tournament, scheduled for 9–11 February 2026 in Lomé, Togo.

The competition has become a platform for uncovering young talent, with last year’s edition featuring 14 clubs from five West African nations — Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mali.

From that tournament, Yokolé identified a host of promising names, including Farid Tchakpedeou, Kiti Kossi Anathème, Jordan Stéphane Tokanou and Ramdan Tchedre of Togo; Zoumana Bouaré, Adama Allassane Maiga and Lassina Diakité of Mali; Doukpo Gildas Amellique Guigonou of Benin; Yameogo of Burkina Faso; and Megwa Clément Isma Traoré of Ivory Coast.

As the 2026 edition approaches, Yokolé believes the competition will once again showcase Africa’s next generation of football talent, with Ndiaye leading the way as one of the brightest prospects on the continent.