Month: October 2016

IVORY COAST‘S AURIER SAVES COUNTERPART’S LIFE

Serge Aurier who plies his trade with French champions Paris St. Germain has received praise for his effort in saving the life of Mali international Moussa Doumbia.

Doumbia was knocked unconscious when he clashed with Sunderland player Lamine Kone but the Ivory Coast international quickly saved the player from swallowing his tongue.

The coach of the Malian side Alain Giresse reached out to Aurier after the game to thank him for his effort.

YAYA TOURE RETIRES FROM IVORY COAST DUTY

Four-time African footballer of the year Yaya Toure of the Ivory Coast announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday.


The 33-year-old Manchester City midfielder capped 113 times including appearances at three World Cup finals said it had been an incredibly difficult decision for him.