Cheikh Tidiane Thiam... 4 things to know about Senegal's star at the U-20 AFCON

Africa 09 May 2025 at 05:38

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Senegalese midfielder Cheikh Tidiane Thiam made a strong impression during the group stage of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

According to many observers, he was one of the key architects behind the Young Lions' qualification for the quarter-finals.

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Here are 4 things you need to know about Senegalese sensation Cheikh Tidiane Thiam.

• He is currently playing for the Oslo Football Dakar academy, which has produced several high-quality players who have gone on to play in Europe.
• He leads the tournament's assists rankings (2 assists), tied with Congo's Messy Manitu.

• He is versatile in midfield, able to play as a central midfielder, defensive midfielder, or box-to-box midfielder.
• He has not yet been valued by the transfermarket website, but his market value is expected to skyrocket after the U-20 AFCON.

As defending champions, Senegal will take on Nigeria in the quarter-finals on Monday, May 12.