Ivory Coast's next star forward, Senegalese striker-turned-keeper, and more: Breakout talents from WAFCON 2026

While international superstars such as Barbra Banda and the Chawinga sisters made headlines, a host of young talents have impressed at WAFCON 2026.

Ivory Coast’s N’Sira Safi Ouédraogo has made a mark at WAFCON. Credit: Confederation of African Football.

WAFCON 2026 hasn’t received as much attention as it might have done from non-Moroccan fans and Africa’s football federations, but scouts from around the world will have been keeping a close eye on the tournament’s breakout stars.

An array of emerging…