Yan Diomandé: Real Madrid Star Set to Feature in Crash Games After Sporty Ambassadorial Role

Yan Diomandé: Real Madrid Star Set to Feature in Crash Games After Sporty Ambassadorial Role

  • Yan Diomandé is set to feature in SportyBet's inaugural Crash Games World Championship alongside a star-studded line-up
  • The three-week competition brings together five Sporty Group ambassadors, including DJ Khaled, Burna Boy, and Benni McCarthy
  • Meanwhile, the 19-year-old appears to have hit form at the right moment, providing an assist in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Elche

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Real Madrid forward Yan Diomandé is set to compete in SportyBet's first-ever Crash Games World Championship (CGWC), joining a remarkable collection of sports and entertainment personalities for the three-week tournament.

The Ivorian joins a headline-grabbing roster that includes American music mogul DJ Khaled, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe, and Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy.

All five are current Sporty Group ambassadors. A sixth participant is yet to be announced, with organisers promising the reveal before the championship gets underway.

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Yan Diomandé celebrates by kissing the badge of Real Madrid after mustering his first assist for the club. Photo by Francisco Macia.
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Diomandé hits form at Real Madrid

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Diomandé's entry into the championship arrives at a moment of real momentum for the youngster at club level.

He recently started for Real Madrid in consecutive La Liga fixtures and registered an assist in a hard-fought 3-2 win over Elche, continuing to justify his record move to the Spanish giants.

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Yan Diomandé joins a headline-grabbing roster to feature in the first-ever Crash Games World Championship. Photo credit: @SportyBet/X and Europa Press/Getty.
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Watch Diomandé's assist to Mbappé, as shared on X:

As for the competition itself, participants will go head-to-head across six Crash Games, with all results feeding into a global leaderboard.

The player who finishes at the top earns the title of CGWC World Champion, with additional prizes also available throughout.

Ghanaian players are among those eligible to take part across SportyBet's participating markets.

Further details on entry, the sixth ambassador, and the precise schedule are expected to be confirmed ahead of the championship's start.

Diomandé lands Sporty Group ambassadorial deal

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Yan Diomandé had signed a long-term ambassadorial partnership with Sporty Group following his record-breaking move to Real Madrid.

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The 19-year-old is set to feature in documentaries and exclusive content across Sporty Group’s major brands.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.