CAF Awards: Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao nominated among young players
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
Ivorians Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao are among the ten candidates for the 2026 CAF Awards African Young Player of the Year trophy. The two players play for Real Madrid and Fiorentina, while the ceremony is scheduled for 7 December in Lagos, according to the Confederation of African Football.
Ivorians Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao are among the ten nominees for the African Young Player of the Year trophy at the 2026 CAF Awards, according to the list published on Wednesday 4 November by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Yan Diomandé plays for Real Madrid and Christ Inao for Fiorentina.
Ivory Coast has two representatives in this category, as does Morocco. The Ivorian national team is also in contention for the National Team of the Year award, while Amad Diallo is nominated for the African Player of the Year trophy and Yahia Fofana is among the goalkeepers shortlisted, according to CAF.
The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday 7 December in Lagos, Nigeria, according to the Confederation of African Football.
