CAF Awards 2026: Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao nominated for Young Player of the Year

Ivorians Yan Diomandé and Christ Inao Oulaï are among the ten nominees for African Young Player of the Year at the 2026 CAF Awards, which will be held in Lagos on December 7. Diomandé, 19, scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in the Bundesliga with Leipzig before joining Real Madrid for €125 million, with up to €15 million in bonuses. Oulaï, 20, moved to Fiorentina after making 25 Turkish Süper Lig appearances for Trabzonspor, scoring twice and providing four assists. Both players represented Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup.