Senegalese Defender Trains With Academy
Thursday, 1st Oct 2026 12:38
Young Senegalese central defender Serigne Afia Ndao has spent time training with the Blues’ academy, as well as with Crystal Palace’s youth set-up.
The 16-year-old is currently with the Dakar-based [Be Sport Academy](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0LE1Psx1Gq8yyQeqxCjiZYTuUG4pDUkeLnVzQM9BGe73tcS21DB8gLFdjPYh6MaWml&id=100063698940881), which revealed their player had been training with Town and Palace, while Newcastle United, Wolves, Burnley, Benfica, Saudi side Al Qadsiah and others are also claimed to be showing interest.
Afia Ndao is reported to have caught the eye due to his ball control, height and physical presence.
Town U18s coach Mark Robinson is said to have been impressed, as were his Palace counterparts.
Afia Ndao is expected to be part of the Senegal squad at the U17 World Cup in Qatar in November and December.
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