The 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations is an international association football tournament held in Niger. The eight national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 21 players; only players in these squads are eligible to take part in the tournament. Each player had to have been born after 1 January 1999. All ages as of start of the tournament. The squads for the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations were announced on 30 January 2019.
Players marked in bold have been capped at full International level.
Group A
Burundi
Head coach: Joslin Bipfubusa
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Ally Kitenge | (2000-10-12)12 October 2000 (aged 18) |  Bujumbura City
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| 2 | 2DF | Chancel Ndaye | (1999-04-14)14 April 1999 (aged 19) | Rukinzo FC
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| 3 | 2DF | Steve Nahimana | (1999-03-01)1 March 1999 (aged 19) | Kayanza United
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| 4 | 4FW | Mohamed Amissi | (2000-08-03)3 August 2000 (aged 18) |  NAC Breda
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| 5 | 4FW | Pascal Ramazani | (2000-08-03)3 August 2000 (aged 18) | Musongati FC
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| 6 | 3MF | Eric Mbirizi | (1998-04-20)20 April 1998 (aged 20) |  Stand United F.C.
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| 7 | 4FW | Jules Ulimwengu | (1999-04-21)21 April 1999 (aged 19) |  Sunrise FC
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| 8 | 3MF | Thérence Rukundo | (1999-03-12)12 March 1999 (aged 19) | Kayanza United
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| 9 | 4FW | Cedric Mavugo | (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 19) | Aigle Noir
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| 10 | 3MF | Muryango Mabano | (1999-12-15)15 December 1999 (aged 19) | Aigle Noir
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| 11 | 2DF | Ramadhan Bigirimana | (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 19) | Stand United F.C.
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| 13 | 4FW | Saidi Irakoze | (2000-10-24)24 October 2000 (aged 18) | Musongati FC
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| 14 | 3MF | Jospin Nshimirimana | (2001-12-12)12 December 2001 (aged 17) | Aigle Noir
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| 15 | 2DF | Selemani Moustafa | (1999-09-06)6 September 1999 (aged 19) | Aigle Noir
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| 16 | 3MF | Abdul Karim Barandondera | (2000-10-20)20 October 2000 (aged 18) | Flambeau du Centre
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| 17 | 3MF | Armel Eza | (2000-11-12)12 November 2000 (aged 18) | Kayanza United
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| 18 | 1GK | Aimé Ndizeye | (2002-02-02)2 February 2002 (aged 16) | Aigle Noir
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| 19 | 4FW | Bienvenue Kanakimana | (1999-12-28)28 December 1999 (aged 19) | Aigle Noir
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| 20 | 1GK | Onésime Rukundo | (1999-04-09)9 April 1999 (aged 19) | Le Messager Ngozi
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| 21 | 2DF | Eric Ndoriyobija | (1999-05-17)17 May 1999 (aged 19) | Stand United F.C.
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Niger
Head coach: Ismaïla Tiemoko
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Abdoul Kahar Issoufou | (1999-09-07)7 September 1999 (aged 19) |  AS Police
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| 2 | 3MF | Yacine Wa Massamba | (2000-03-09)9 March 2000 (aged 18) | ASN Nigelec
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| 3 | 2DF | Ismael Issaka | (2000-07-18)18 July 2000 (aged 18) | AS Police
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| 4 | 2DF | Nasser Mahaman | (2000-09-24)24 September 2000 (aged 18) | Jangorzo FC
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| 5 | 3MF | Abdoul Moumouni | (2002-08-07)7 August 2002 (aged 16) | US GN
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| 6 | 3MF | Issah Salou | (1999-02-04)4 February 1999 (aged 19) |  Sporting Club
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| 7 | 3MF | Abdoul Kader Aboubacar | (2000-12-31)31 December 2000 (aged 18) | Urana FC
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| 8 | 3MF | Amadou Sabo | (2000-05-30)30 May 2000 (aged 18) | AS SONIDEP
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| 9 | 4FW | Kairou Amoustapha | (2001-01-01)1 January 2001 (aged 18) | ASN Nigelec
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| 10 | 3MF | Rachid Alfari | (2000-12-30)30 December 2000 (aged 18) | AS FAN
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| 11 | 4FW | Abdoul Malik Moustapha | (2001-11-12)12 November 2001 (aged 17) | Racing FC
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| 12 | 2DF | Djibrilla Ibrahim | (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 16) | Cheetah FC
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| 13 | 2DF | Maman Bachir Moussa | (2000-08-08)8 August 2000 (aged 18) | AS Douanes
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| 14 | 2DF | Inoussa Amadou | (2000-09-05)5 September 2000 (aged 18) | AS SONIDEP
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| 15 | 4FW | Seyni Koudou | (2000-01-01)1 January 2000 (aged 19) | AS Zam
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| 16 | 1GK | Abdoulaye Boubacar | (2001-01-01)1 January 2001 (aged 18) | AS FAN
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| 17 | 4FW | Ibrahim Marou | (2000-01-01)1 January 2000 (aged 19) |  ND Ilirija 1911
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| 18 | 2DF | Ibrahim Namata | (2000-05-10)10 May 2000 (aged 18) | Sahel SC
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| 19 | 3MF | Boubacar Goumey | (2000-07-14)14 July 2000 (aged 18) | ASN Nigelec
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| 20 | 2DF | Djabiri Ibrahim | (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 19) | Urana FC
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| 21 | 1GK | Khaled Lawali | (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 18) | Sahel SC
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Nigeria
Head coach: Paul Aigbogun
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Akpan Udoh | (1999-07-18)18 July 1999 (aged 19) |  Remo Academy
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| 2 | 2DF | Mike Zaruma | (2002-04-16)16 April 2002 (aged 16) | Plateau United F.C.
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| 3 | 2DF | Ikouwem Udo | (1999-11-11)11 November 1999 (aged 19) | Enyimba International F.C.
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| 4 | 3MF | Peter Etim Eletu | (2000-01-24)24 January 2000 (aged 19) | Prince Kazeem Football Academy
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| 5 | 2DF | Aliyu Olasunkanmi | (1999-09-28)28 September 1999 (aged 19) | Emmanuel Amunike Soccer Academy
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| 6 | 2DF | Valentine Ozornwafor | (1999-06-01)1 June 1999 (aged 19) | Enyimba International F.C.
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| 7 | 3MF | Quadri Liameed | (2002-04-08)8 April 2002 (aged 16) | 36 Lions FC
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| 8 | 4FW | Ibrahim Alhassan | (2000-10-14)14 October 2000 (aged 18) | Kano Pillars F.C.
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| 9 | 4FW | Nazifi Yahaya | (2000-12-16)16 December 2000 (aged 18) |  SønderjyskE
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| 10 | 3MF | Aniekeme Okon | (1999-05-08)8 May 1999 (aged 19) | Akwa United F.C.
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| 11 | 4FW | Ibrahim Aliyu | (2002-01-16)16 January 2002 (aged 17) | Oasis FC
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| 12 | 2DF | Igoh Ogbu | (2000-02-08)8 February 2000 (aged 18) |  Rosenborg BK
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| 13 | 2DF | Ogberahwe Solomon Onome | (1999-05-16)16 May 1999 (aged 19) | El-Kanemi Warriors F.C.
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| 14 | 3MF | Adeshina Gata | (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 19) | Wikki Tourists F.C.
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| 15 | 3MF | Jamil Muhammad | (2000-11-12)12 November 2000 (aged 18) | Kano Pillars F.C.
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| 16 | 1GK | Olawale Oremade | (1999-12-31)31 December 1999 (aged 19) | Oasis FC
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| 17 | 3MF | Abubakar Ibrahim | (2000-01-24)24 January 2000 (aged 19) | Plateau United F.C.
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| 18 | 4FW | Paschal Durugbor | (1999-11-22)22 November 1999 (aged 19) |  Växjö United FC
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| 19 | 3MF | Maxwell Michael Effiom | (1999-11-05)5 November 1999 (aged 19) | Enyimba International F.C.
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| 20 | 3MF | Afeez Aremu | (1999-10-03)3 October 1999 (aged 19) | IK Start
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| 21 | 1GK | Detan Ogundare | (2000-12-08)8 December 2000 (aged 18) | Kogi United F.C.
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South Africa
Head coach: Thabo Senong
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Kopano Thuntsane | (1999-10-30)30 October 1999 (aged 19) |  Orlando Pirates
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| 2 | 2DF | Keenan Abrahams | (1999-05-27)27 May 1999 (aged 19) | Ajax Cape Town
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| 3 | 2DF | Givemore Khupe | (1999-12-20)20 December 1999 (aged 19) | Cape Umoya United
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| 4 | 4FW | Malebogo Modise | (1999-02-06)6 February 1999 (aged 19) | M Tigers
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| 5 | 2DF | Sbusiso Mabiliso | (1999-04-14)14 April 1999 (aged 19) | AmaZulu
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| 6 | 2DF | Fezile Gcaba | (1999-03-03)3 March 1999 (aged 19) | Pele Pele
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| 7 | 4FW | Promise Mkhuma | (2000-05-24)24 May 2000 (aged 18) | Mamelodi Sundowns
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| 8 | 2DF | Njabulo Blom | (1999-12-11)11 December 1999 (aged 19) | Kaizer Chiefs
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| 9 | 4FW | Bayanda Shangase | (1999-11-25)25 November 1999 (aged 19) | AmaZulu
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| 10 | 3MF | Thakgalo Leshabela | (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 19) |  Leicester City
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| 11 | 3MF | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo | (1999-11-16)16 November 1999 (aged 19) | Kaizer Chiefs
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| 12 | 4FW | Thabiso Monyane | (2000-04-30)30 April 2000 (aged 18) | Orlando Pirates
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| 13 | 2DF | Keenan Phillips | (2000-02-07)7 February 2000 (aged 18) | Bidvest Wits
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| 14 | 3MF | Luke Le Roux | (2000-03-10)10 March 2000 (aged 18) | SuperSport United
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| 15 | 3MF | Siphesihle Mkhize | (1999-02-05)5 February 1999 (aged 19) | M Tigers
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| 16 | 1GK | Glen Baadjies | (2000-03-27)27 March 2000 (aged 18) | Mamelodi Sundowns
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| 17 | 3MF | Luvuyo Phewa | (1999-11-08)8 November 1999 (aged 19) | Real Kings
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| 18 | 2DF | Thabo Moloisane | (1999-02-24)24 February 1999 (aged 19) | Mamelodi Sundowns
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| 19 | 3MF | Kobamelo Kodisang | (1999-08-28)28 August 1999 (aged 19) | Mamelodi Sundowns
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| 20 | 1GK | Walter Kubheka | (1999-01-07)7 January 1999 (aged 20) | Cape Umoya United
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| 21 | 3MF | Simphiwe Ncamani | (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 19) | TS Sporting
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Group B
Burkina Faso
Head coach: Séraphin Dargani
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Mohamed Zegue Traoré | (1999-12-31)31 December 1999 (aged 19) |  IFFA
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| 2 | 2DF | Issa Kaboré | (2001-05-12)12 May 2001 (aged 17) | Rahimo FC
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| 3 | 2DF | Pierre Kaboré | (2001-07-05)5 July 2001 (aged 17) | ASF Bobo Dioulasso
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| 4 | 2DF | Abdoul Karim Komi | (2002-03-26)26 March 2002 (aged 16) | Rahimo FC
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| 5 | 2DF | Sekou Tall | (1999-04-12)12 April 1999 (aged 19) | US Ouagadougou
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| 6 | 3MF | Ibrahim Bancé | (2001-01-15)15 January 2001 (aged 18) |  ASEC Mimosas
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| 7 | 4FW | Kouamé Botué | (2002-08-07)7 August 2002 (aged 16) | USFA
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| 8 | 3MF | Yaël Tiendrébéogo | (2001-04-25)25 April 2001 (aged 17) |  AS Nancy Lorraine
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| 9 | 4FW | Abdoul Tapsoba | (2001-08-23)23 August 2001 (aged 17) | ASEC Mimosas
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| 10 | 3MF | Salifou Diarrassouba | (2001-12-20)20 December 2001 (aged 17) | ASEC Mimosas
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| 11 | 4FW | Djibril Ouattara | (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 19) |  RS Berkane
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| 12 | 2DF | Issiaka Ouédraogo | (2000-06-10)10 June 2000 (aged 18) | AS Police
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| 13 | 1GK | Ibrahim Sare | (2000-12-31)31 December 2000 (aged 18) | ASFA Yennenga
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| 14 | 3MF | Kalifa Nikiema | (2000-12-31)31 December 2000 (aged 18) | Salitas FC
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| 15 | 2DF | Gilbert Koné | (2000-12-31)31 December 2000 (aged 18) | IFFA
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| 16 | 1GK | Abib Tapsoba | (2000-01-01)1 January 2000 (aged 19) | AS Douanes
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| 17 | 4FW | Hugo Passega | (2000-09-20)20 September 2000 (aged 18) | FCO Firminy
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| 18 | 3MF | Ghislain Nikiéma | (2002-10-11)11 October 2002 (aged 16) | Faf
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| 19 | 4FW | Elliass Dianda | (2000-08-08)8 August 2000 (aged 18) | Salitas FC
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| 20 | 4FW | Moubarack Compaoré | (2002-09-24)24 September 2002 (aged 16) | KFC
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| 21 | 3MF | Virgile Seydou Marquis | (1999-06-14)14 June 1999 (aged 19) |  KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
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Ghana
Head coach: Jimmy Cobblah
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Ibrahim Danlad | (2002-12-02)2 December 2002 (aged 16) | Asante Kotoko
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| 2 | 2DF | Nathaniel Adjei | (2002-08-21)21 August 2002 (aged 16) | Danbort FC
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| 3 | 2DF | Fard Ibrahim | (2000-01-07)7 January 2000 (aged 19) | Vejle Boldklub
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| 4 | 2DF | Maxwell Arthur | (2000-12-04)4 December 2000 (aged 18) | Dreams FC
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| 5 | 3MF | Sabit Abdulai | (1999-05-11)11 May 1999 (aged 19) |  Extremadura UD
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| 6 | 3MF | Ibrahim Sulley | (2001-07-06)6 July 2001 (aged 17) | Rising Star
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| 7 | 3MF | Emmanuel Kumah | (2000-02-09)9 February 2000 (aged 18) | Tudu Mighty Jets FC
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| 8 | 3MF | Prosper Ahiabu | (1999-05-10)10 May 1999 (aged 19) | WAFA
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| 9 | 4FW | Basit Abdul Rahman Umar | (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 19) | New Edubiase United
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| 10 | 3MF | Mohammed Kudus | (2000-08-02)2 August 2000 (aged 18) | FC Nordsjælland
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| 11 | 4FW | Ibrahim Sadiq | (2000-05-07)7 May 2000 (aged 18) | FC Nordsjælland
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| 12 | 2DF | Montari Kamaheni | (2000-02-01)1 February 2000 (aged 19) | Dreams FC
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| 13 | 2DF | Michael Baidoo | (1999-05-14)14 May 1999 (aged 19) | FC Midtjylland
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| 14 | 4FW | Frank Arhin | (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 19) | Östersunds FK
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| 15 | 2DF | Ishaku Konda | (1999-09-11)11 September 1999 (aged 19) |  LASK Linz
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| 16 | 1GK | Abdul Manaf Nurudeen | (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 19) | K.A.S. Eupen
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| 17 | 4FW | Enoch Atta Agyei | (1999-01-05)5 January 1999 (aged 20) | Azam F.C.
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| 18 | 3MF | Daniel Lomotey | (1999-08-16)16 August 1999 (aged 19) | WAFA
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| 19 | 4FW | Saliw Babawo | (1999-03-02)2 March 1999 (aged 19) |  FC Dynamo Brest
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| 20 | 2DF | Gideon Mensah | (2000-10-09)9 October 2000 (aged 18) | FC Nordsjælland
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| 21 | 1GK | Fredrick Asare | (1999-05-28)28 May 1999 (aged 19) | Accra Lions FC
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Mali
Head coach: Mamoutou Kané
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Alkalifa Coulibaly | (2001-12-03)3 December 2001 (aged 17) |  Onze Createurs
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| 2 | 2DF | Amadou Dante | (2000-10-07)7 October 2000 (aged 18) | Yeleen Olympique
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| 3 | 2DF | Drissa Diarra | (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 19) | AS Bamako
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| 4 | 2DF | Fodé Konaté | (2000-12-02)2 December 2000 (aged 18) | AS Bamako
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| 5 | 2DF | Babou Fofana | (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (aged 19) | Stade Malien
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| 6 | 3MF | Ousmane Diakite | (2000-07-25)25 July 2000 (aged 18) | FC Red Bull Salzburg
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| 7 | 3MF | Hadji Dramé | (2000-09-10)10 September 2000 (aged 18) | Yeleen Olympique
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| 8 | 3MF | Mohamed Camara | (2000-01-06)6 January 2000 (aged 19) | FC Red Bull Salzburg
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| 9 | 4FW | El Bilal Touré | (2001-10-03)3 October 2001 (aged 17) | Afrique Foot Élite
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| 10 | 3MF | Mamadou Traoré | (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 19) | Stade Malien
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| 11 | 4FW | Aboubacar Konté | (2001-03-02)2 March 2001 (aged 17) | Étoiles Du Mandé
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| 12 | 4FW | Amadou Diarra | (1999-06-08)8 June 1999 (aged 19) | Cultural Leonesa
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| 13 | 2DF | Clément Boubacar Kanouté | (1999-09-01)1 September 1999 (aged 19) | CS Duguwolofila
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| 14 | 3MF | Sambou Sissoko | (2000-06-29)29 June 2000 (aged 18) | USFAS Bamako
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| 15 | 2DF | Abdoulaye Diaby | (2000-07-04)4 July 2000 (aged 18) | Royal Antwerp
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| 16 | 1GK | Youssouf Koïta | (2000-08-27)27 August 2000 (aged 18) | Girona FC
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| 17 | 3MF | Mamadou Samaké | (2000-05-15)15 May 2000 (aged 18) | Standard de Liege
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| 18 | 3MF | Boubacar Traoré | (2001-08-20)20 August 2001 (aged 17) | AS Bamako
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| 19 | 4FW | Lassana N'Diaye | (2000-10-03)3 October 2000 (aged 18) |  CSKA Moscow
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| 20 | 4FW | Sékou Koïta | (1999-11-28)28 November 1999 (aged 19) | FC Red Bull Salzburg
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| 21 | 1GK | Souleymane Coulibaly | (2001-08-28)28 August 2001 (aged 17) | Afrique Foot Élite
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Senegal
Head coach: Youssouph Dabo
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1GK | Cheikh Kané Sarr | (2000-04-21)21 April 2000 (aged 18) | Gimnàstic de Tarragona
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| 2 | 2DF | Moussa N'Diaye | (2002-06-18)18 June 2002 (aged 16) |  Excellence Foot
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| 3 | 2DF | Formose Mendy | (2001-01-02)2 January 2001 (aged 18) | A.F. Darou Salam
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| 4 | 3MF | Ousseynou Diagné | (1999-06-05)5 June 1999 (aged 19) | Le Mans FC
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| 5 | 2DF | Souleymane Aw | (1999-04-05)5 April 1999 (aged 19) | K.A.S. Eupen
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| 6 | 3MF | Lamine Diack | (2000-11-15)15 November 2000 (aged 18) | Oslo Football Academy
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| 7 | 4FW | Amadou Sagna | (1999-06-10)10 June 1999 (aged 19) | Cayor Foot
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| 8 | 2DF | Moustapha Mbow | (2000-03-08)8 March 2000 (aged 18) | Stade de Reims
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| 9 | 3MF | Moussa Sogué | (2001-01-23)23 January 2001 (aged 18) | US Gorée
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| 10 | 3MF | Ibrahima Dramé | (2001-10-06)6 October 2001 (aged 17) | Diambars FC
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| 11 | 3MF | Mamadou Danfa | (2001-03-06)6 March 2001 (aged 17) | Casa Sports
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| 12 | 3MF | Samba Diallo | (2003-01-05)5 January 2003 (aged 16) | A.F. Darou Salam
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| 13 | 2DF | Souleymane Cissé | (1999-01-01)1 January 1999 (aged 20) | Stade de Mbour
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| 14 | 3MF | Amadou Ciss | (1999-04-10)10 April 1999 (aged 19) | Fortuna Sittard
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| 15 | 3MF | Ousseynou Niang | (2001-10-12)12 October 2001 (aged 17) | Diambars FC
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| 16 | 1GK | Dialy Kobaly N'Diaye | (1999-07-04)4 July 1999 (aged 19) | Cayor Foot
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| 17 | 3MF | Dion Lopy | (2002-02-02)2 February 2002 (aged 16) | Oslo Football Academy
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| 18 | 3MF | Faly Ndaw | (1999-08-07)7 August 1999 (aged 19) | Teungueth FC
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| 19 | 4FW | Youssouph Badji | (2001-12-20)20 December 2001 (aged 17) | Casa Sports
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| 20 | 4FW | Amadou Dia N'Diaye | (2000-01-02)2 January 2000 (aged 19) | FC Metz
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| 21 | 1GK | François Djiba | (2000-11-23)23 November 2000 (aged 18) | Diambars FC
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References
- "Squad lists revealed". CAFonline.com. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- Teye, Prince Narkortu (24 January 2019). "Ghana unveil final squad for Africa U-20 Cup of Nations". www.goal.com. Goal. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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