These 5 African football stars who emerged in the U-20 AFCON

Several African stars have made their mark in the Africa Cup of Nations (U-20 AFCON).

This premier junior competition in Africa has always been an excellent springboard for promising talents.

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Here are 5 African players who emerged in the U-20 AFCON.

Krépin Diatta

The Monaco player participated in the 2017 U-20 AFCON with Senegal. He scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 5 matches played in the continental tournament.

Patson Daka

The same edition was marked by the exploits of the current Leicester City striker. The Zambian international scored 4 goals and provided an assist in 5 matches played.

Taiwo Awoniyi

The current Nottingham Forest striker shone with Nigeria during the 2015 U-20 AFCON by scoring 3 goals.

André Ayew

The Ghanaian international also made his mark in the 2009 edition of the U-20 AFCON.

Bonaventure Kalou

The former Ivorian international was the standout attraction of the 2007 U-20 AFCON.

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.