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AFCON Morocco 2025: Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao Oulai, the young talents who are carrying Ivory Coast

Auteur: Babacar Séne

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CAN Maroc-2025 : Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé et Christ Inao Oulai, les jeunes talents qui portent la Côte d’Ivoire

Reigning African champions Ivory Coast are continuing their impressive run at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Qualifying in style for the quarterfinals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso, the Elephants have notably broken the curse that had plagued the defending champions, who were often eliminated prematurely in recent editions. At the heart of this positive momentum, three young talents stand out for their impact and maturity: Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, and Christ Ravynel Inao Oulai.

Amad Diallo: the spearhead of the Elephants

Amad Diallo is impressing in his first Africa Cup of Nations appearance. The Manchester United winger has already made his mark with three goals and an assist, confirming his status as an attacking leader.

At 23, he is now one of the most decisive players in the tournament. Powerful, inspired, and consistent, Diallo has become the Ivorian national team's number one attacking weapon, capable of turning a match around single-handedly.

Yan Diomandé: a constant threat to the immune system

Another revelation of this AFCON, Yan Diomandé, is confirming all the positive expectations surrounding him. The 19-year-old RB Leipzig striker has been delivering consistently convincing performances since the start of the tournament. Fast, technically gifted, and highly mobile, he poses enormous problems for opposing defenses.

Always right in his choices, Diomandé embodies this new, uninhibited and ambitious Ivorian generation, capable of making a difference at any moment.

Christ Inao Oulai: the surprise in midfield

The third revelation is Christ Ravynel Inao Oulai. Little known to the general public before this AFCON, the young Trabzonspor midfielder quickly established himself in the Ivorian midfield. At just 19 years old, he displays impressive maturity, excellent vision, and great technical skill.

Trained at the JMG Academy in Abidjan, Inao Oulai has integrated perfectly alongside Sangaré and Kessié. Despite his modest stature (1.73m), his work rate, tireless effort, and tactical intelligence already make him a key player for the team.

In an experienced and confident Ivorian team, the emergence of these three young talents represents a major asset for the rest of the competition. Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, and Christ Inao Oulai symbolize the future of the Elephants and could well be the key players in this Moroccan AFCON, as Ivory Coast dreams of another continental title.

Auteur: Babacar Séne
Publié le: Mercredi 07 Janvier 2026

Commentaires (8)

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    Corro il y a 3 jours
    Au même moment nos jeunes talents sont laissés sur le banc de touche
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    Démocratie rek il y a 3 jours
    Les éléphants de la côte d ivoire ont cassé la gueule de l équipe de l AES
    La cedeao n est pas l égal de l AES sur tous les domaines
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    Kpo il y a 3 jours
    Le sélectionneur ivoirien a fait le choix d une nouvelle génération...et le résultat est visible.
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    P il y a 3 jours
    La côte d'ivoire est la meilleure équipe de cette CAN. Elle joue un football très plaisant et réaliste.
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    Polmm il y a 3 jours
    Message pour tahirou hitler sarr l Afrique de l ouest fonctionne ainsi il y a des diallo des thiam au Sénégal en Guinée en Côte d ivoire...Qu Allah nous protège de politiciens vereux comme toi prêt à brûler leur pays pour avoir un salaire...👆🏿👇🏿💪🏿
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    OPINION il y a 3 jours
    le President de la FFF(Federation Francaise Football) est aussi un Diallo...
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    Patriote il y a 3 jours
    Babacar Bayil copier coller retourne à l’école c’est mieux
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    OPINION il y a 3 jours
    le President de la FFF(Federation Francaise Football) est aussi un Diallo...
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    Pommm il y a 3 jours
    Na tahirou kharou dji

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