World Cup: Five African stars among top FIFA Young Player Award contenders
African youngsters have emerged as the strongest contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player Award after inspiring their countries to the Round of 32.
FIFA, in its latest assessment sighted on Tuesday, highlighted 11 standout players born on or after January 1, 2005, who boosted their credentials for the tournament’s Young Player Award.
Five of the 11 players identified are Africans, underlining the continent’s growing influence at the tournament.
Yan Diomande and Christ Inao Oulai (Côte d’Ivoire)
