CHAN 2024: 5 things to know about "Mr. Key Passes" Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura

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·12 August 2025

CHAN 2024: 5 things to know about "Mr. Key Passes" Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura

Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura stands out with Guinea

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Guinean international Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura is leading the pack in the ranking of players with the most key passes in this new edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024).

With an impressive tally of 11 key passes, he outpaces the two Angolans, Gilberto and Alem, who have notched 9 and 7 key passes respectively.

Here are 5 things you need to know about the Syli National’s rising star:

At just 19 years old, he plays for Milo FC, the reigning champions of Guinea from last season.
He has four CAF Champions League appearances under his belt, facing Stade d'Abidjan and FC Nouadhibou, though he has yet to score or provide an assist in the competition.
He has not yet been evaluated by Transfermarkt, the renowned football economics website.

He is versatile and can play anywhere across the front line.
He has featured in three matches at the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) without registering a goal or an assist.

19 year old Aboubacar Bachir Bangoura of Guinea is a top winger.
– Tuesday, 12 August 2025

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