Les Éléphanteaux U16 triomphent au Tournoi International Youth to Pro de Dubaï
The Ivory Coast under-16 (U16) national football team brilliantly concluded the Youth to Pro Tournament in Dubai by securing first place. The young Ivorians sealed their victory on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with a 4-2 win against the United States U17 team in their final match.
After starting the competition with a 1-0 victory against Australia and drawing 1-1 against England in the previous matches, the Elephants demonstrated remarkable consistency and attacking prowess. They dominated the American team thanks to goals from Kouamé Ezechiel , Haidara Mohamed , Boly Junior , and Diakité Alousseni .
Under the guidance of coach Bougouyou Serge , the team finished top of the tournament with an impressive total of 7 points . Their positive goal difference (+3), resulting from six goals scored and only three conceded, testifies to their solid performance.
The final ranking is as follows:
| Ranking | Team | Points | Goal Difficulty |
| 1st | Ivory Coast U16 | 7 | +3 |
| 2nd | England U17 | 5 | +3 |
| 3rd | United States U17 | 3 | -4 |
| 4th | Australia U17 | 1 | -2 |
📌 Note: Although this competition is traditionally dedicated to U17s, only Ivory Coast has chosen to field a U16 team, thus taking up the challenge against opponents one year older than them.
This tournament, the Youth To Pro Tournament , is an essential platform aimed at promoting young talent , enriching their international experience and optimally preparing them for future continental and global events in their category.
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