The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF’s) highly anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off on January 13 in the Ivory Coast, where the continent’s biggest stars are expected to shine after an impressive showing for their respective clubs and the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Apart from the biggest stars, like Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Achraf Hakimi and many more, there is a younger crop of stars ready to take the continent by storm.
Here are the five youngest players at AFCON 2023 who will play a major role in Ivory Coast when the tournament kicks off.
Douala Wilfried Nathan, Cameroon, Born May 15, 2006
Douala Wilfried Nathan is the youngest player at the 2023 AFCON. He emerged as a rising star in the footballing landscape. Born in 2006, Douala is set to make his debut with the senior national team at the tender age of 17 during the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. Playing as a midfielder for Victoria United in the Cameroonian first division Championship, he stands at a modest 1.72cm tall, but his impact on the field is anything but small.
Zion Chebe Alban Nditi, Tanzania, Born on June 27, 2005
Zion Chebe Alban Nditi is an 18-year-old Tanzania Football player who was born in England. Plays as a midfielder for Reading U18 and will be taking part in his AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast.
Facinet Conte, Guinea, Born March 24, 2005.
Facinet Conte is a Guinean professional footballer who plays as a forward for French Ligue 2 club Bastia. He is part of the Guinea Squad for the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast.
Hugo Buyla Sam, Equatorial Guinea, Born March 8, 2005.
Hugo Buyla Sam is an 18-year-old Equatorial Guinea Football player born on 2005-03-08 in Spain.
The youngster Plays as a Defender in Sampdoria, Italy, and is expected to make his AFCON debut when the tournament kicks off.
Sébastien Koula Tou, Burkina Faso, Born on December 1, 2004
Sebastien Koula Tou is one of Burkina Faso’s goalkeepers for the 2023 AFCON. The 19-year-old is currently playing for Sabadell in Spain.
