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Germany U20s: Keke Topp scores on his debut

Keke Topp and Yusuf Kabadayi, both selected for the Germany U20 side, celebrated a 2-1 win against hosts Portugal. Both players impressed with their performances.

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Yusuf Kabadayi and Keke Topp receive U20s international call-ups

Schalke boys Yusuf Kabadayi and Keke Topp have been called-up to play for Hannes Wolf’s Germany U20 side in friendly fixtures over the upcoming international break in October.

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Yusuf Kabadayi in starting XI for Germany U20s in 1-1 draw in Poland

With Yusuf Kabadayi starting, the Germany U20 side drew 1-1 with Poland on Monday (11/9). It was the 19-year-old’s second appearance for the national side at this level. He completed the full 90 minutes. Previously, the winger had come on in the second half of the 1-1 against Italy.

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Yusuf Kabadayi makes his debut for Germany U20s

Yusuf Kabadayi made his first appearance for the Germany U20 side on Thursday (07/09). The attacker came on in the 71st minute of their friendly against Italy, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The 19-year-old almost bagged an injury-time winner following a corner at the Stadion auf dem Wurfplatz in Berlin, but Italian goalkeeper Lorenzo Palmisani was equal to his effort from 18 yards out.

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Yusuf Kabadayi selected for Germany U20 squad

Yusuf Kabadayi will be away on German national team duty during the first international break of the season after the wide player was selected for Germany U20s’ upcoming international friendlies by Hannes Wolf.

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Ibrahima Cissé named in Team of the Tournament at the U23 AFCON

Five impressive performances at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations have seen Ibrahima Cissé named in the Team of the Tournament. The centre-back and Mali finished in third place in Morocco, enough to earn them a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Ibrahima Cissé qualifies for 2024 Olympics after bronze medal at U23 AFCON

Ibrahime Cissé and Mali celebrated a third-place finish at the U23 AFCON on Friday (7/7). The S04 centre-back featured for the full match as Mali won 4-3 on penalties (0-0 a.e.t.) and successfully qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

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Ibrahima Cissé misses out on U23 AFCON final

Ibrahima Cissé and the Malia national team narrowly missed out on a place in the final of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The team including the FC Schalke 04 centre-back lost 4-3 on penalties to tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-final on Tuesday 4th July. The score was 1-1 after regular time and ended 2-2 after extra time.

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Ibrahima Cissé and Mali reach the semi-finals of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations

Schalke’s number 22 qualified for the semi-finals of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations with Mali on Saturday (1/7). The defender’s side won 2-0 in their final group game against Niger. Their goals were scored by Mamadou Sangaré (49’) and Cheickna Doumbia (90’).

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Matriciani and Krauß knocked out with Germany U21s after 2-0 defeat to England

Germany U21s lost their third group game at the European Championship on Wednesday (28/6). England ran out 2-0 winners in Batumi in Georgia. This means that Germany, who had Henning Matriciani and Tom Krauß in their side, finished bottom of Group C and are out of the tournament.

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Ibrahima Cissé and Mali off to a winning start at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations

Mali, with Schalke defender Ibrahima Cissé in their ranks, enjoyed a successful start to their U23 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. They beat Gabon 3-1 in their first group game on Sunday (25/6).

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Matriciani and Krauß lose to Czech Republic with Germany U21

Germany were defeated 2-1 by Czech Republic in the second group-stage game of the U21 European Championship, with Henning Matriciani setting up Germany’s only goal.

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