Gaoussou Diakite honoured as best Malian youth player
Gaoussou Diakite has been recognized as the best young player in Mali at the 2025/26 Mali Football Awards. He earned the title after a successful loan season with Lausanne-Sport in the Swiss Super League, where he contributed significantly to his team's performance. Diakite's achievements include 18 goal involvements and his debut for the senior national team.
- ▪Gaoussou Diakite was awarded the title Meilleur Espoir Malien at the Mali Football Awards.
- ▪He had a total of 18 goal involvements during his loan at Lausanne-Sport, including 12 goals and 6 assists.
- ▪Diakite made his debut for the senior national team and participated in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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