Are Town set to sign one of Africa’s brightest young talents?

Senegalese youth international central defender Serigne Afia Ndao has been training with Ipswich Town's academy. The 16-year-old, who currently plays for Dakar-based Be Sport Academy, also trained with Crystal Palace. He reportedly impressed Town's Under-18s coach Mark Robinson, while drawing additional monitoring from Newcastle United, Wolves, Al-Qadsiah, and Benfica.

Any potential permanent transfer to a British club must be delayed until 2028 when he turns 18 due to signing restrictions on foreign minors. The defender is expected to represent Senegal at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar later this year.