How old is Didier Zokora?
Déguy Alain Didier Zokora (born 14 December 1980) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He represented the Ivory Coast national team for 14 years, beginning in 2000, and is currently the nation’s most capped player.
Who is Zokora?
Zokora was one of the biggest transfers in Indonesian football during the 2017 season, after Michael Essien, Carlton Cole, Peter Odemwingie, Shane Smeltz and Mohamed Sissoko all joined the competition. In moving to Indonesia, Zokora became one of a growing number of high-profile players to opt for the Liga 1 late in their career.
When was Zokora released from the Ivory Coast?
He was released in August, four months later. Zokora has played 123 international matches for the Ivory Coast and is their most capped player of all time. He scored his only goal at the international level in a 4–0 defeat of Botswana on 22 June 2008 that moved the Ivory Coast to the top of their group in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Is Didier Zokora joining Semen Padang?
^ “Ex-Tottenham star Didier Zokora set to join Semen Padang in Indonesian league”. Footbal-tribe.com. 23 April 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2017. ^ “Ivorian great Didier Zokora completes Indonesia move”. ESPN. 24 April 2017. ^ “Didier Zokora: Ex-Tottenham player dropped by Indonesian club”. pulse.ng. 9 August 2017.
What did Didier Zokora do to respond to racial abuse?
Didier Zokora responded to vile racial abuse in emphatic fashion by taking matters into his own hands. During a Turkish Super Lig game in April 2012, Zokora and Emre Belözoğlu were involved in a heated altercation that led the Turkish international to hurl a racial slur, right in front of the referee.
Who is Amad Zokora?
In moving to Indonesia, Zokora became one of a growing number of high-profile players to opt for the Liga 1 late in their career. He was released in August, four months later. Zokora has played 123 international matches for the Ivory Coast and is their most capped player of all time.
What happened between Emre Belözoğlu and Zokora?
During a Turkish Super Lig game in April 2012, Zokora and Emre Belözoğlu were involved in a heated altercation that led the Turkish international to hurl a racial slur, right in front of the referee. He was later hit with a two-game ban in what was an incredibly lenient punishment given the atrocious racial abuse.
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