After reports emerged that striker Célestin Ecua could arrive together with the new coach who is set to take over from Miloud Hamdi, things are said to be progressing well, with claims that he has overturned the deal for Jonathan Sowah, a Ghanaian national.
The striker, who is the MVP of the Ivory Coast Premier League, finished the 2024–2025 season with 15 goals and 12 assists.
Celestin Ecua
⚽ Profile & Playing Position
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Full name: Célestin Ecua
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Nationality: Côte d’Ivoire
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Date of Birth: January 1, 2002 (23 years old)
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Primary Role: Striker / Second striker, often wearing No. 9
🏟️ Club Career Journey
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AS Denguelé: Made early appearances and demonstrated his potential.
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Zoman FC: Became a regular, scoring 7 goals in 7 league matches in the 2024/25 season before his loan.
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Loan to ASEC Mimosas (Jan 2025): Netted 6 goals in 5 matches and added 4 assists for Côte d’Ivoire’s most storied club, catching widespread attention.
🎯 Performance Highlights
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League Stats (2024/25):
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Zoman FC: 7 matches, 7 goals
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ASEC Mimosas: 5 matches, 6 goals & 4 assists
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CAF Confederation Cup: 5 matches, 2 goals
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Accolades: Named Player of the Season in Côte d’Ivoire’s Ligue 1 after an outstanding campaign with ASEC Mimosas.
🔄 Transfer Buzz
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Next Move: Nearing a permanent transfer to Young Africans SC in Tanzania, on a 2‑year deal. The club—Tanzania’s reigning champion—has confirmed an agreement. Ecua is expected to travel soon to finalize terms.
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Why Yanga? His pace and finishing in the CAF Confederation Cup stood out during ASEC’s continental run, convincing the Tanzanian club of his potential impact. ()
🔍 Style of Play & Strengths
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Goal poacher instincts: Strong finishing with near one-goal-per-game ratio during his loan spell.
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Versatility: Can operate both as a central striker and a supporting forward/winger.
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Technical Prowess: Showcased on platforms like YouTube (über 40K views) with goals, assists, and agile movement.
🔮 Outlook & Key Takeaways
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At just 23, Ecua is on a sharp upward trajectory—from domestic leagues to international competition.
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His move to Young Africans SC offers exposure in both Tanzanian Premier League and CAF Champions League.
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If his scoring efficiency continues, he could attract interest from bigger African clubs or leagues abroad.
📝 Summary
Célestin Ecua is a dynamic Ivorian striker who has swiftly made his mark—claiming domestic accolades and earning a high-profile move to Tanzania’s Young Africans. His finishing, pace, and performance consistency highlight him as one to watch in continental football.
