Bakari Koné
Ivorian footballer with notable career
Ivorian footballer with notable career
Born in 1981, this Ivorian footballer played as a forward and had a significant impact in both club and international football. He began his professional career at ASEC Mimosas in Côte d'Ivoire before moving to France, where he played for several clubs including OGC Nice and Grenoble Foot 38. In addition to his club career, he represented the Ivory Coast national team in various international competitions, contributing to the team's efforts in the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. His style of play and goal-scoring abilities earned him recognition in the sport.
Played for OGC Nice and Grenoble Foot 38
Represented Ivory Coast in FIFA World Cup
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