CAN U-20: The 5 standout attractions of the group stage

Several African prodigies made their mark during the group stage of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

Despite the absence of several players held back by their respective clubs, the tournament’s technical level was impressive.

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Here are the top 5 attractions from the opening round of the Junior CAN.

Momoh Kamara

The Sierra Leonean striker tops the scorers’ chart with an impressive haul of 4 goals in 4 matches. His stellar performances at the U-20 CAN did not go unnoticed, earning him a contract with Minnesota United FC.

Messy Manitu

The Congolese forward made a name for himself in the group stage, sharing top spot on the assists leaderboard with Senegal's Cheikh Tidiane Thiam.

Yassir Zabiri

The Moroccan striker shone against Kenya, netting a brace. He was forced to withdraw from the matches against Nigeria and Tunisia after suffering an ankle injury.

Cheikh Tidiane Thiam

The Senegalese midfielder stood out with his relentless work rate and ability to control the midfield battle.

Levison Banda

The Zambian goalkeeper looks set to claim the number 1 jersey for the Chipolopolo. He achieved the remarkable feat of keeping clean sheets against Egypt, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania.

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.