ASEC Mimosas: Souhalio Bamba, 16 years old and already scoring with the pros | OneFootball

Souhalio Bamba, 16 years old and already a goal scorer for ASEC Mimosas

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A special moment for Souhalio Bamba on Friday against ES Agboville. The 16-year-old prodigy netted his first goal with the senior team, securing a 1-0 victory for ASEC Mimosas.

The fixture on matchday 21 of the Ligue 1 Lonaci was lit up by a brilliant goal from Souhalio Bamba. The young sensation is living up to the hype and is now carving his path among the elite.

By scoring his maiden goal for the first team, the young Ivorian U17 international gifts his side a seven-point lead at the top of the table over their nearest rivals, San Pedro—a crucial step toward clinching the title.

Souhalio Bamba is an U17 international who featured in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for his age group. He played six matches in the tournament and secured a bronze medal after a dramatic win against Burkina Faso (1-1, 4-1 on penalties) in the third-place playoff.

The Ivorian starlet will again be one to watch at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco, where the target this time will be to bring home the trophy.