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U20 football: Ibrahima Tawel Ndiaye named UFOA-A best player

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Ibrahima Tawel Ndiaye, number 12 for Guinea’s under-20 team, was named best player at the UFOA-A U20 tournament. The award comes alongside Guinea’s title win and qualification for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana, according to Guinee7.

Ibrahima Tawel Ndiaye, a midfielder for Guinea’s junior Syli national team, was named best player at the UFOA-A Under-20 tournament, according to Guinee7. The Guinean number 12 received the award after his team qualified for the final by beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time.

Gambia’s Patrick Georges was named best goalkeeper, while Senegal’s Moussa Gueye finished as top scorer. Mali received the fair play team award, reports Guinee7.

The individual award follows Guinea’s triumph at the UFOA-A tournament, announced on 30 October, and its qualification for the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, secured on 25 October. The next Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations is due to take place in Ghana.

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