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Video: We dream of winning Africa Cup of Nations, Says Yaya Touré

Manchester City’s Yaya Touré talks about the Africa Cup of Nations – his memories and thoughts on what makes the tournament different and so unique. He also says the Ivory Coast players are desperate to win the tournament for their … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Manchester City lose Yaya Touré early

Yaya Toure, left, could be missing from action for Manchester City for six weeks if the Ivory Coast reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar Roberto Mancini, who is battling to claw back Manchester United’s … read more »

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Yaya Toure deserved 2012 African Footballer of the Year award, Says Drogba

Accra – Highly tipped by pundits to clinch the 2012 African Footballer of the Year award, Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba was held off by his compatriot Yaya Toure on Thursday December 20 in Accra, Ghana, where the awards gala … read more »

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Ivory Coast Yaya Toure named the 2012 African Player of the Year

Yaya Toure has been named the 2012 African Player of the Year, picking up the award for the second year in a row. Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Toure, 29, beat off prestigious competition from the likes of former … read more »

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Carlos Tevez key to Man City’s title hopes says Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure says Carlos Tevez can be the key to keeping Manchester City as English football’s top side after his unsavoury antics were forgiven and forgotten. The Argentine striker impressed in the 3-2 FA Community Shield win over Chelsea on … read more »

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Manchester City’s Yaya Toure keen on Barcelona return

He may stand on the cusp of creating history with Manchester City, but that has still not stopped Yaya Toure from admitting he dreams of one day returning to former club Barcelona. The Ivorian midfielder won two La Liga titles … read more »

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I can’t believe United have given us hope in title race – Yaya Toure

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has admitted he can’t believe his side have been given another chance to win the title. Two poor results for Manchester United, a defeat at Wigan two weeks ago and draw at home to Everton … read more »

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UEFA Europa League Results: Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (agg 6-1)

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League at the expense of 10-man holders Porto. Sergio Aguero set up victory by extending City’s 2-1 first-leg lead after just 18 seconds at the … read more »

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Chelsea Didier Drogba ghosts return as Zambia win Africa cup of Nations

Didier Drogba’s ghosts returned to haunt him as Zambia won the African Nations Cup for the first time after beating Ivory Coast 8-7 in a drama-filled penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw on Sunday. Stoppila Sunzu converted the winning penalty … read more »

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Ivorians set up final clash against Zambia – Pictures & Video

Cote d’Ivoire and Mali went head-to-head in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals, and it was the Elephants who emerged on top, winning 1-0 in Libreville on Wednesday. A first-half goal from Arsenal star Gervinho was enough to decide … read more »

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Drogba and Co. to play friendly in Abu Dhabi as Ivory Coast take on Tunisia

The Ivory Coast will continue their African Cup of Nations preparations in Abu Dhabi on Friday evening as Didier Drogba and Co. take on Tunisia at Zayed Sports City. Drogba will spearhead an attack in the capital that also features … read more »

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Nations Cup exodus will hit top English clubs

Manchester City’s loss could turn into Manchester United’s and Tottenham Hotspur’s gain as the Premier League leaders are one of several clubs set to lose players for this month’s African Nations Cup. City, who face United in the FA Cup … read more »

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Yaya begs to stay in England for an extra week ahead of African Cup of Nations

Yaya Toure has pleaded with the Ivory Coast to let him stay with Manchester City for another week as talks continue between club and country over the midfielder’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations. Toure is due to fly … read more »

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Yaya Toure wins African Footballer of Year 2010 in Picture

Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday. The 28-year-old finished ahead of Mali’s Seydou Keita and Ghanaian Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew in polling by national coaches of the 53-member associations of … read more »

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