The Ivory Coast has announced its squad for the UFOA-B U17 tournament qualifiers, set to take place in Burkina Faso in 2026. The Elephants' coach, Serge Alain Bougoyou, has selected 22 players to represent the Ivorian colors in this competition.
The group includes three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders, and six forwards. Several players are from ASEC Mimosas, while others come from Ivorian clubs and teams abroad.
For the goalkeeper position, Serge Alain Bougoyou has chosen Cheikh Sarambe (ASEC Mimosas), Beonaho Tah (Stade de Reims), and Hadji Wassi (ASEC Mimosas).
In defense, the selection features Alex Bamba (ASEC Mimosas), Ange Zoko (Africa Sports), Lassina Koné (FC San Pedro), Madou Dolo (ASEC Mimosas), Kolotioman Soro (CASY Foot), and Darius Gazan Bi (Slavia Abidjan).
In midfield, the coach has picked Constant Gounabou (CIAF Azaguié), Bilal Touré (Atlantic FC), Adama Traoré (ASEC Mimosas), Chance Bazongo (ASEC Mimosas), Emmanuel Yao (Max United), Moustapha Diaby (Stade de Reims), and Diarra Aboubacar (Ivoire Académie).
The attack will consist of Alousseni Diakite (OFC Adiaké), Ruben Kouabenan (ASEC Mimosas), Prince Zouzoua (ASEC Mimosas), Christ Komi (Académie Football Chérif), Mohamed Camara (Volcan FC), and Ismaël Baba (AFAD).
Summary: Cheikh Sarambe, Beonaho Tah, Hadji Wassi, Alex Bamba, Ange Zoko, Lassina Koné, Madou Dolo, Kolotioman Soro, Darius Gazan Bi, Constant Gounabou, Bilal Touré, Adama Traoré, Chance Bazongo, Emmanuel Yao, Moustapha Diaby, Diarra Aboubacar, Alousseni Diakite, Ruben Kouabenan, Prince Zouzoua, Christ Komi, Mohamed Camara, and Ismaël Baba.
