2015 African U-20 Championship squads

This article present the squads for the 2015 African Youth Championship. Only players born on or after 1 January 1995 are eligible to play.

Congo

Head coach: Italy Paolo Berrettini

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Darnet Joe Ombandza Mpea 09 April 1998 (aged 16) Republic of the Congo FC Kondzo
2 DF Karl Ekaya 19 April 1995 (aged 19) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
3 DF Raphaël Leibniz Ebara 04 April 1995 (aged 19) Republic of the Congo CARA Brazzaville
4 MF Charlevy Mabiala 31 March 1996 (aged 18) France AJ Auxerre
5 MF Bevic Selad Moussiti 28 January 1995 (aged 20) France US Lesquin[nb 1]
6 DF Faria Jobel Ondongo 19 June 1996 (aged 18) Republic of the Congo Étoile du Congo
7 FW Jean Rosis Okoumou Opimbat 01 January 1997 (aged 18) Republic of the Congo ACNFF
8 MF Hardy Binguila 17 July 1996 (aged 18) France AJ Auxerre
9 FW Deldy Muriel Goyi 09 April 1997 (aged 17) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
10 MF Moise Justalain Nkounkou 02 August 1996 (aged 18) Republic of the Congo Étoile du Congo
11 FW Arci Saint Thibault Biassadila 02 February 1995 (aged 20) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
12 FW Silvere Ganvoula Mboussy 29 June 1996 (aged 18) Morocco Raja Casablanca
13 MF Constantin Christ Bakaki 21 September 1996 (aged 18) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
14 FW Kader Bidimbou 20 February 1996 (aged 19) Republic of the Congo AC Léopards
15 DF Cosme Andrely Atoni 22 December 1996 (aged 18) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
16 GK Pavelh Ndzila 12 January 1995 (aged 20) Republic of the Congo Étoile du Congo
17 MF Fred Duval Ngoma 24 November 1997 (aged 17) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
18 DF Grace Miguel Itoua 12 April 1995 (aged 19) Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
19 DF Dorvel Dibekou 17 November 1998 (aged 16) Republic of the Congo Saint Michel d'Ouenzé
20 MF Romeni Scott Bitsindou 11 May 1996 (aged 18) Belgium Anderlecht
21 GK Robelvy Bilongo 11 February 1996 (aged 19) Republic of the Congo Ajax de Ouenze

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Ghana

Head coach: Ghana Sellas Tetteh

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Michael Sai 24 July 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Berekum Chelsea
2 DF Yakubu Mohammed 07 June 1996 (aged 18) Ghana Tema Youth
3 MF Emmanuel Antwi 05 May 1996 (aged 18) Ghana Liberty Professionals
4 DF Joseph Owusu Bempah 05 September 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Hearts of Oak
5 DF Kingsley Fobi 20 September 1998 (aged 16) Ghana Right to Dream Academy
6 DF Stephen Anokye Badu 01 May 1996 (aged 18) Ghana Brong Ahafo United
7 FW Samuel Tetteh 28 July 1996 (aged 18) Ghana West African Football Academy
8 MF Kofi Yeboah 14 May 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Wa All Stars
9 FW Samuel Afful 02 December 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Sekondi Hasaacas F.C.
10 MF Clifford Aboagye 11 February 1995 (aged 20) Spain Granada CF
11 MF Asiedu Attobrah 15 March 1995 (aged 19) Ghana New Edubiase
12 GK Kwame Baah 21 April 1998 (aged 16) Ghana Heart of Lions
13 MF Michael Otoo 01 November 1997 (aged 17) Ghana UniStar Academy
14 DF Joseph Aidoo 29 September 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Inter Allies
15 DF Joseph Adjei 20 August 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Wa All Stars
16 GK Mutawakilu Seidu 08 August 1995 (aged 19) Ghana Hearts of Oak
17 MF Yaw Yeboah 28 March 1997 (aged 17) Ghana Right to Dream Academy[nb 2]
18 FW Jonah Osabutey 08 October 1998 (aged 16) Ghana Tema Youth
19 FW Benjamin Tetteh 10 July 1997 (aged 17) Ghana Tufu Mighty Jets FC
20 MF Kasim Prosper 15 December 1996 (aged 18) Ghana Inter Allies
21 DF Patrick Asmah 25 January 1996 (aged 19) Ghana Brong Ahafo United

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Ivory Coast

Head coach: Ivory Coast Ibrahim Kamara

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Seck Aboubakar Diabagate 13 August 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast AFAD Djékanou
2 DF Dagou Willie Britto 15 December 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast AS Indenié Abengourou
3 DF Ibrahima Diaby 22 February 1995 (aged 20) Ivory Coast Société Omnisports de l'Armée
4 DF Ismael Chester Diallo 29 January 1997 (aged 18) France SC Bastia
5 MF Bekanty Victorien Angban 29 September 1996 (aged 18) England Chelsea
6 DF Mohamed Lamine Doumouya 09 January 1995 (aged 20) Norway Unnisika
7 MF Junior Landry Ahissan 10 November 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast Ivoire Academie
8 FW Adriel D’Avila Ba Loua 25 July 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast ASEC Mimosas
9 MF Dogbole Anderson Niangbo 06 October 1999 (aged 15) Ivory Coast USC Bassam
10 DF Franck Kessie 19 December 1996 (aged 18) Italy Atalanta Bergamo
11 MF Yakou Meite 11 February 1996 (aged 19) France Paris SG
12 MF Brou Manasse Ngoh 10 December 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast Société Omnisports de l'Armée
13 MF Aboubacar Keita 05 November 1997 (aged 17) Denmark FC Copenhagen
14 DF Sherif Olatunde Jimoh 04 May 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast AS Athletic Adjame
15 FW Chris Bile Bedia 05 March 1996 (aged 19) France FC Tours
16 GK Koko Yvan Gahie 01 February 1997 (aged 18) Ivory Coast AS Denguele
17 MF Alexandre Perimael Yehoule 23 December 1995 (aged 19) Ivory Coast Alliance Indenie
18 MF Kouame Alphonse Yao 17 August 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast Royal Atlantic Djibi
19 MF Digbo Habib Maiga 01 January 1996 (aged 19) France AS Saint-Étienne
20 FW Baba Lamine Traore 16 June 1998 (aged 16) Ivory Coast AFAD Djékanou
21 GK Adama Ouattara 28 March 1995 (aged 19) Ivory Coast AFAD Djékanou

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Mali

Head coach: Mali Fagnéry Diarra

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Mahamane Baye 08 October 1996 (aged 18) Mali Avenir Tombouctou
2 DF Bourama Doumbia 03 October 1997 (aged 17) Senegal ASPIRE
3 MF Souleymane Diarra 31 January 1995 (aged 20) Morocco WAC Casablanca
4 DF Youssouf Koné 05 July 1995 (aged 19) France OSC Lille
5 DF Ichaka Diarra 18 January 1995 (aged 20) Mali Stade Malien
6 DF Hamidou Maiga 02 January 1995 (aged 20) Mali LCBA
7 FW Mohamed Guilavogui 14 November 1996 (aged 18) France Montpellier HSC
8 MF Diadié Samassékou 11 January 1996 (aged 19) Mali AS Real Bamako
9 FW Saliou Guindo 12 September 1996 (aged 18) Ivory Coast ASEC Mimosas
10 FW Hamidou Traoré 07 October 1996 (aged 18) Turkey Elazigspor
11 FW Malick Touré 22 September 1995 (aged 19) Tunisia Club Africain
12 DF Souleymane Coulibaly 08 August 1996 (aged 18) Mali AS Real Bamako
13 DF Aboubacar Doumbia 19 April 1995 (aged 19) Mali AS Real Bamako
14 MF Alassane Diallo 19 February 1995 (aged 20) Belgium KVC Westerlo
15 FW Souleymane Sissoko 10 April 1996 (aged 18) Mali Onze Créateurs
16 GK Mohamed Sanogo 13 August 1995 (aged 19) Mali Onze Créateurs
17 MF Falaye Sacko 01 May 1995 (aged 19) Mali Djoliba AC
18 MF Moussa Bagayoko 18 December 1998 (aged 16) Mali Black Stars
19 FW Adama Traore 28 June 1995 (aged 19) France OSC Lille
20 MF Fousseyni Diabaté 18 October 1995 (aged 19) France Stade de Reims
21 GK Sory Ibrahim Traoré 24 January 1996 (aged 19) Mali AS Bamako

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Nigeria

Head coach: Nigeria Manu Garba

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Joshua Enaholo 24 July 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria MFM FC
2 DF Musa Muhammed 31 October 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria FC Heart Academy
3 DF Mustapha Abdullahi 18 January 1996 (aged 19) Nigeria Spotlight F.C.
4 MF Akinjide Elijah Idowu 09 September 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Nath Boys Academy
5 DF Abdulganiyu Saheed 23 March 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Ace Football Academy
6 DF Prince Izuchukwu Omego 15 August 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Apapa Golden
7 MF Bernard Bulbwa 11 October 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Shuttle Sports Academy
8 FW Abdullahi Ibrahim Alhassan 03 November 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria FC Heart Academy
9 FW Christian Pyagbara 13 March 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Dolphins
10 MF Abdullahi Alfa 29 July 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Football College Academy
11 FW Usman Sale 27 August 1995 (aged 19) Nigeria Wikki Tourists
12 MF Ifeanyi Ifeanyi 15 August 1995 (aged 19) Nigeria Water FC
13 DF Samuel Okon 15 December 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Greater Tomorrow Academy
14 MF Obinna Nwobodo 29 November 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Enugu Rangers
15 MF Ifeanyi Matthew 20 January 1997 (aged 18) Nigeria El-Kanemi Warriors
16 GK Dele Alampasu 24 December 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Abuja Football College
17 FW Chidera Ezeh 02 October 1997 (aged 17) Portugal FC Porto
18 FW Taiwo Awoniyi 12 August 1997 (aged 17) Nigeria Imperial Soccer Academy
19 DF Zaharadeen Bello 21 December 1997 (aged 17) Nigeria Dabo Babes Academy
20 FW Wasiu Jimoh 11 October 1996 (aged 18) Nigeria Kwara Football Academy
21 GK Olorunleke Ojo 17 August 1995 (aged 19) Nigeria Giwa FC

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Senegal

Head coach: Senegal Joseph Koto

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Lamine Ba 04 June 1995 (aged 19) Senegal Dakar SC
2 FW Alassane Diouf 12 January 1997 (aged 18) Senegal Darou Salam
3 DF Andelinou Corréa 31 December 1996 (aged 18) Senegal Dakar SC
4 DF Mouhameth Sané 26 January 1996 (aged 19) France Dijon FCO
5 DF Racine Coly 08 February 1995 (aged 20) Italy Brescia Calcio
6 DF Elimane Oumar Cissé 12 March 1995 (aged 19) Senegal Diambars FC
7 FW Ibrahima Wadji 05 May 1995 (aged 19) Senegal Mbour Petite Côte
8 MF Sidy Sarr 05 June 1996 (aged 18) Senegal Mbour Petite Côte
9 DF Pape Abou Cissé 14 September 1995 (aged 19) France AC Ajaccio
10 MF Soro Mbaye 07 July 1995 (aged 19) France CS Sedan
11 FW El Hadji Malick Niang 09 December 1995 (aged 19) Senegal US Gorée
12 MF Mamadou Loum Ndiaye 30 December 1996 (aged 18) Senegal US Ouakam
13 DF Alhassane Sylla 24 August 1995 (aged 19) Senegal Diambars FC
14 FW Moussa Koné 30 December 1996 (aged 18) Senegal Dakar SC
15 DF Moussa Wagué 04 October 1998 (aged 16) Senegal ASPIRE
16 GK Seydou Sy 12 December 1995 (aged 19) France AS Monaco
17 MF Roger Gomis 20 March 1995 (aged 19) France CS Louhans-Cuiseaux
18 MF Alassane Sow 03 January 1997 (aged 18) Spain Real Saragossa
19 FW Sékou Gassama 06 May 1995 (aged 19) Spain Rayo Vallecano
20 FW Oumar Goudiaby 01 January 1995 (aged 20) Senegal Guédiawaye FC
21 GK Ibrahima Sy 13 August 1995 (aged 19) France FC Lorient

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South Africa

Head coach: South Africa Thabo Senong

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Sibongiseni Mkhize 16 June 1996 (aged 18) South Africa FC Cape Town
2 DF Kabelo Seriba 12 May 1997 (aged 17) South Africa Bloemfontein Celtic
3 DF Bongane Mathabela 05 May 1996 (aged 18) South Africa Witbank Spurs
4 DF Chaz Gerard Williams 20 October 1995 (aged 19) South Africa Cape Town All Stars
5 DF Ayabulela Magqwaka 12 January 1996 (aged 19) South Africa SuperSport United
6 DF Tebogo Moerane 07 April 1995 (aged 19) South Africa Bidvest Wits
7 FW Tyroane Sandows 12 February 1995 (aged 20) Brazil Gremio
8 MF Tlotlo Leepile 02 August 1996 (aged 18) Portugal G.D. Tourizense
9 FW Dumisani Zuma 22 May 1995 (aged 19) South Africa Bloemfontein Celtic
10 FW Siyanda Ngubo 04 December 1996 (aged 18) South Africa Orlando Pirates
11 MF Pule Maraisane 03 January 1995 (aged 20) Portugal G.D. Tourizense
12 DF Maphosa Modiba 22 July 1995 (aged 19) South Africa Mpumalanga Black Aces
13 DF Madisha Modjeka 12 January 1995 (aged 20) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
14 FW Tshidiso Monamodi 21 February 1997 (aged 18) South Africa Bidvest Wits
15 MF Keamogetswe Boikanyo 25 October 1996 (aged 18) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
16 GK Dumsani Msibi 01 May 1995 (aged 19) South Africa SuperSport United
17 FW Thamsanqa Masiya 17 September 1996 (aged 18) South Africa Bidvest Wits
18 MF Siphelele Luthuli 01 February 1995 (aged 20) South Africa University of Pretoria F.C.
19 MF Haashim Domingo 13 August 1995 (aged 19) Portugal Vitoria Guimaraes
20 MF Morne Nel 23 May 1996 (aged 18) South Africa SuperSport United
21 GK Mpho Mathekga 13 June 1996 (aged 18) South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns

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Zambia

Head coach: Zambia Hector Chilombo

No. Pos. Player Date of Birth (age) Club
1 GK Mangani Banda 13 July 1997 (aged 17) Zambia Zanaco F.C.
2 DF Benedict Chepeshi 10 June 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Red Arrows F.C.
3 DF Peter Mulenga 11 February 1995 (aged 20) Zambia Red Arrows F.C.
4 DF Boyd Mkandawire 11 April 1997 (aged 17) Zambia NAPSA Stars
5 DF Simon Tembo 18 May 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Kabwe Warriors
6 DF Mweene Mumbi 31 August 1995 (aged 19) South Africa African Soccer Cape Town
7 FW Patrick Ngoma 21 May 1997 (aged 17) Zambia Red Arrows F.C.
8 FW Patson Daka 09 October 1998 (aged 16) Zambia Nchanga Rangers
9 MF Charles Zulu 02 January 1996 (aged 19) Zambia Zanaco F.C.
10 MF Langson Mbewe 21 January 1996 (aged 19) Zambia Kabwe Warriors
11 MF Larry Bwalya 29 May 1995 (aged 19) Zambia Power Dynamos
12 MF Benson Sakala 12 September 1996 (aged 18) United States Chicago Magic PSG
13 DF Kayawe Kapota 27 December 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Mpande Youth
14 FW Harrison Chisala 04 August 1997 (aged 17) Zambia Nkana F.C.
15 DF Alex Mwamba 28 May 1995 (aged 19) Zambia Power Dynamos
16 GK Geofrey Silavwe 28 May 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Green Buffaloes
17 MF Lubambo Musonda 01 March 1995 (aged 20) Armenia Ulisses FC
18 MF Spencer Sautu 10 March 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Green Eagles
19 MF Kelvin Chinyama 28 February 1996 (aged 19) Zambia Nkana F.C.
20 FW Dave Daka 03 December 1996 (aged 18) Zambia Zanaco F.C.
21 GK Tresford Mulenga 21 August 1998 (aged 16) Zambia Kabwe Warriors

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Notes
  1. ↑ Player is with US Lesquin, CAF erroneously reported that the player was registered to Lille OSC.
  2. ↑ Player is with Right to Dream Academy, CAF erroneously reported that the player was registered to Manchester City.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.afrik.com/can-u20-quelles-sont-les-equipes-en-lice
  2. ↑ http://www.ghanafa.org/pages/blacksatellites/201502/10210.php
  3. ↑ http://www.fedivoir.com/fifci/?q=article/can-u20-%C2%AB-s%C3%A9n%C3%A9gal-2015-%C2%BB
  4. ↑ http://fr.starafrica.com/football/can-u20-orange-les-22-joueurs-du-mali-pour-le-double.html
  5. ↑ http://africanfootball.com/news/513723/Nigeria-name-final-AYC-squad
  6. ↑ http://africanfootball.com/news/516021/Senegal-gain-confidence-ahead-of-AYC-kick-off
  7. ↑ http://africanfootball.com/news/513051/Amajita-name-squad-for-AYC-2015
  8. ↑ http://www.fazfootball.com/news/article/150226/Chilombo_names_squad_for_Caf_U20_Championship
  9. ↑ http://cafonline.com/en-US/NewsCenter/News/NewsDetails?id=M1BPnmL%2b5TCfO5kxKluAqQ%3d%3d