Yaya Touré: Ivorian legend finally lands head coach role

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Yaya Touré: Ivorian legend finally lands head coach role

Yaya Touré, the Ivorian football legend, has finally secured a head coach position. The former Barcelona and Manchester City star begins his coaching career. The news was reported by Africa Top Sports.

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