CAN U20: These 4 rising stars to watch in the semi-finals

The spotlight now shifts to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U20) as the final phase continues in Egypt.

Morocco will face the host nation, Egypt, while South Africa squares off against Nigeria.

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Here are 4 young talents to watch in the CAN U20 semi-finals.

Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt

The Nigerian goalkeeper is unquestionably one of the standout attractions of this tournament. At just 15 years old, he has conceded only one goal in four matches played.

Thabang Mahlangu

The South African striker pulled off the remarkable feat of scoring three goals in just 97 minutes of playing time. An outstanding performance from the SuperSport United player, who is already on the radar of several European clubs.

Ismaël Baouf

The Moroccan defender has impressed with his solidity and his ability to build play from the back. Only 18 years old, he is considered one of the brightest prospects at Belgian club Anderlecht.

Moamen Sherif

The Egyptian midfielder scored twice in the recent match against Ghana in the CAN U20 quarter-finals.

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.