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Drogba left out of Ivory Coast squad
Mar 16, 2013 16:25 EDT
Star striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the March 23 World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Abidjan.
Mancini urges Man City to keep fighting
Mar 01, 2013 10:01 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told his side "everything is possible" as they try to overhaul leaders Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table.
Mancini ready to wield the axe after City flop
Feb 11, 2013 13:48 EST
Roberto Mancini has revealed he is ready to drop several of his Manchester City flops after accusing the champions of lacking the stomach for a fight.
United distractions give Man City hope of ambush
Feb 08, 2013 21:21 EST
Manchester City hope to capitalise on Manchester United's Champions League distractions by re-launching the defence of their Premier League title, starting with Saturday's trip to Southampton.
Drogba unsure of future with Ivory Coast
Feb 04, 2013 09:57 EST
Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is unsure of his international future after a shock weekend exit from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations his country were favoured to win.
Ivory Coast 'reserves' storm back to hold Algeria
Jan 30, 2013 16:16 EST
A virtual second-string Ivory Coast side scored twice inside four minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw with Algeria Wednesday in a "dead" Africa Cup of Nations Group D game.
Ivory Coast recall captain Drogba
Jan 30, 2013 13:05 EST
Captain Didier Drogba was recalled to the Ivory Coast starting line-up Wednesday for their final Group D game against Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Dropped Drogba backs Ivorian rotation system
Jan 30, 2013 02:11 EST
Turkey-bound African football superstar Didier Drogba has backed the rotation system of coach Sabri Lamouchi after Ivory Coast won Group D at the Cup of Nations with a game to spare.
Platt denies Balotelli move or City signings
Jan 28, 2013 10:52 EST
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt insisted Monday he knew nothing about reports temperamental striker Mario Balotelli was set to leave the Premier League champions.
Ivory Coast ooze class to down Tunisia
Jan 26, 2013 12:38 EST
A vastly improved Ivory Coast put themselves within touching distance of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a silky 3-0 win over Tunisia on Saturday.
I. Coast, Tunisia target early last-eight ticket
Jan 25, 2013 23:15 EST
A win for Ivory Coast or Tunisia, who meet on Saturday, could secure a pass to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight with one throw of the Group D dice still to roll.
Mancini challenges Man City to end Arsenal jinx
Jan 12, 2013 22:05 EST
Roberto Mancini has challenged his Manchester City stars to end the club's woeful run at Arsenal as the Premier League champions fight to hold onto their title.
Mancini calls on City strikers to close gap
Jan 11, 2013 07:27 EST
Roberto Mancini has challenged Manchester City's strikers to start firing in order to close the seven-point gap on Premier League leaders Manchester United.
City boss Mancini rules out Lescott sale
Dec 31, 2012 07:24 EST
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has ruled out selling England defender Joleon Lescott during the January transfer window.
Drogba heads Ivory Coast's Nations Cup squad
Dec 27, 2012 10:07 EST
Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba headed coach Sabri Lamouchi's 23-player Africa Cup of Nations squad unveiled here on Thursday.
Van Persie missing piece in Fergie's title jigsaw
Dec 26, 2012 04:39 EST
Alex Ferguson has hailed Robin van Persie as the missing piece in Manchester United's title jigsaw as the Premier League leaders bid to extend their lead at the top against Newcastle on Wednesday.
Van Persie missing piece in Fergie's title jigsaw
Dec 25, 2012 22:12 EST
Alex Ferguson has hailed Robin van Persie as the missing piece in Manchester United's title jigsaw as the Premier League leaders bid to extend their advantage at the top against Newcastle on Wednesday.
City can still overhaul United, says Barry
Dec 25, 2012 20:43 EST
Gareth Barry is confident Manchester City will be able to chase down Manchester United at the top of the table as the champions prepare to face Sunderland on Wednesday.
Barry leaves it late to keep City in title hunt
Dec 22, 2012 12:47 EST
Gareth Barry scored a controversial late winner as Manchester City kept in touch with Manchester United at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory over struggling Reading on Saturday.
Zambia, Ahly defy odds to conquer African football
Dec 21, 2012 23:13 EST
Zambia and Egyptian club Al-Ahly defied the odds this year to lift the most prized silverware in the African football trophy cabinet.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kolo Habib Touré | ||
| Date of birth | March 19, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Bouake, Côte d'Ivoire | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Central Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2002 | ASEC Mimosas | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2009 | Arsenal | 225 | (9) |
| 2009– | Manchester City | 14 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2000– | Côte d'Ivoire | 70 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 09:12, 15 December 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
