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Meet One of Africa’s Tallest Goalkeepers: Babacar Niasse from Mauritania

27-year-old Mauritanian goalkeeper Babacar Niasse is known as one of Africa’s tallest professional goalkeepers. Born in Senegal on December 20, 1996, Niasse began his football journey as an attacking midfielder before switching to goalkeeper.

Niasse stands at an impressive 1.95 meters (6 feet 5 inches) tall, which has been a key asset in his goalkeeping career. He started his international career playing for the Senegal U17 team at the 2011 African U-17 Championship. In March 2022, he was called up to represent Mauritania, his national team.

Niasse is set to represent Mauritania at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to begin soon. His height and agility are expected to be valuable assets for the Mauritanian national team as they compete against some of the continent’s best footballing nations.

Niasse’s Journey to International Football

Niasse’s footballing journey began in his home country of Senegal. He initially played as an attacking midfielder, but his impressive height and athleticism soon saw him make the switch to goalkeeper. After playing for various Senegalese youth teams, Niasse was called up to the senior Mauritanian national team in 2022.

Niasse’s debut for Mauritania came in a friendly match against Mali in March 2022. Since then, he has become a regular fixture in the Mauritanian goal, keeping clean sheets in several important matches.

Niasse’s Playing Style

Niasse is known for his commanding presence in the goal. His height allows him to easily collect crosses and high balls, while his agility and reflexes make him a difficult goalkeeper to beat from close range. He is also a good distributor of the ball, often starting attacks from the back with long punts or precise throws.

Niasse’s Future Prospects

The Africa Cup of Nations will be a major test for Niasse and the Mauritanian national team. However, Niasse’s talent and potential have already attracted the attention of several European clubs. If he can impress at the Africa Cup of Nations, he could be set for a move to a bigger club in the near future.

Niasse is a talented young goalkeeper with a bright future ahead of him. His height, agility, and distribution skills make him a valuable asset for any team, and he is sure to be a key player for Mauritania in the years to come.

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