Angola U-17 national team goalkeeper Jelson Joaquim Dala has attracted attention with his brilliant performance at the Africa Cup.
İdman.Biz reports that the 16-year-old goalkeeper was selected as the best player of the goalless match against Mali in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The official CAF website notes that Dala made several important saves and earned a valuable point for his team.
According to the documents, the goalkeeper was born on September 22, 2009. The "Transfermarkt" portal shows that he is a player of the Angola U-17 national team and the U-17 team of "Petro de Luanda".
Dala's photo has also generated extensive discussions on social networks. Although some users discussed his age and appearance, official information states that the football player is 16 years old.
CAF has previously introduced Dala as one of the most remarkable players of the Angola U-17 national team. The organization wrote that he was selected as the best goalkeeper in the COSAFA qualifying stage and distinguished himself with his positional play, reaction speed, and ability to put the ball into play.