CAN U-17: the 5 gems to watch

Morocco hosts the 15th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations from March 30 to April 19, featuring 16 national teams.

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Here are 5 gems that are likely to be the main attraction of the continental tournament.

Ziyad Baha

The Real Betis prodigy shone with Morocco in the opening match of the U-17 CAN, scoring a brace against Uganda in the first day of Group A.

Trained in the country at FUS Rabat, he signed with Malaga in 2023 before joining Real Betis in the last summer transfer window.

Ziyad is the son of Nabil Baha, the former Moroccan international and current coach of the Atlas Cubs.

Anisse Saidi

The San Diego gem is heralded as the future star of Tunisian football thanks to his exceptional finishing skills.

At 16, Anisse Saidi recently made his first appearance in MLS during the match against Austin on the fifth day.

Born in the USA to a Tunisian father and an American mother, the prodigy chose to defend the colors of the Carthage Eagles.

Frank Mafany Luma

The Best Stars of Limbe forward recently made headlines with the Cameroon U-17 team by scoring 8 goals in the UNIFFAC U-17 tournament.

Already compared to Samuel Eto'o, the Cameroonian prodigy is on the radar of several French clubs.

Haidara Alynho

The Mainz 05 of Jacqueville player stood out during the 5th edition of the Montaigu world football tournament in France.

He could soon join the German club if he confirms his enormous potential.

Neo Bohloko

The South African gem is already knocking on the door of the Kaizer Chiefs' first team. A very lively forward, Neo Bohloko could soon make a move to Europe.

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.