Angola U-17 national team goalkeeper Jelson Joakim Dala has become the center of attention with his brilliant performance at the Africa Cup.
Idman.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 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 been widely discussed on social networks. Although some users discussed his age and appearance, official information indicates that the football player is 16 years old.
CAF had previously presented Dala as one of the standout 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 stood out for his positional selection, reaction speed, and ability to bring the ball into play.