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Laurent Zahui

Laurent Zahui

Ivorian footballer (1960–2021)

Laurent Madou Zahui (10 August 1960 – 16 March 2021) was an Ivorian professional footballer who played as a defender for Stade d'Abidjan, AS Angoulême, Rodez, and the Ivory Coast national team.

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Club career

Born in Gagnoa, Zahui began playing football in the local league for Stade d'Abidjan.[1]

Zahui signed professional contracts with French league sides AS Angoulême and Rodez AF.[2]

International career

Zahui made several appearances for the Ivory Coast national team and played at the 1988 finals.[3]

He also played for Ivory Coast at the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship finals in Tunisia.[4]

Death

Zahui died on 16 March 2021 in Toulouse, while undergoing hip surgery.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Yaméogo, Guy-Florentin (7 December 2010). "Stade d'Abidjan / Zahui Madou : "J'ai été limogé dans la rue..."" [Abidjan Stadium / Zahui Madou: "I was sacked in the street ..."]. news.abidjan.net (in French). Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  2. [2]
    Laurent Zahui at FootballDatabase.eu
  3. [3]
    Courtney, Barrie (12 June 2009). "African Nations Cup 1988 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF.
  4. [4]
    "Zahui Madou Laurent (nouveau coach du Stade d`Abidjan) : Il ya du travail à faire" (in French). Koffi.net. 23 May 2007.
  5. [5]
    Drissa, Diané (17 March 2021). "Décès / Le footballeur Laurent Zahui n'est plus" [Death / Footballer Laurent Zahui is no longer]. 7info (in French). Retrieved 17 March 2021.


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