5 things to know about Asharaf Loukman Tapsoba, the Burkinabè gem

Revealed during the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, Asharaf Loukman Tapsoba has certainly caught the eye of scouts and recruiters.

The young Burkinabè prodigy is now on the radar of Hammarby. Representatives from the Swedish club are even in Ouagadougou to finalize a deal with the young player's camp.

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Here are five things to discover about Asharaf Loukman Tapsoba.

• Born on March 30, 2010, Tapsoba is just 15 years old. If he signs in Sweden, he could set a new record for precocity.
• The young striker currently plays for Réal du Faso, who finished sixth in the 2024-2025 Faso Foot and third in the Coupe du Faso.

• He made his debut with the Etalons U17 during the WAFU B U17 tournament in Ghana. With 5 goals, he finished as top scorer and led his country to the title.
• He confirmed his talent at the U17 AFCON in Morocco, finishing as joint top scorer alongside Ivorian Alynho Haïdara with seven goals.
• The Ziniaré native idolized Cristiano Ronaldo as a child. His father revealed he never missed a Portugal match.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.