After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot

Toure was speaking on Sunday after receiving an award from Football Against Racism in Europe

Egypt and Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah has picked up the Confederation of African Football’s top player award for a second successive year

The Ivorian’s contentious comments offer pause for thought about his stifled career opportunities

Toure was largely relegated to a watching brief as City stormed to a near-unblemished championship. In total he made 10 appearances in the league

Behind the popular defender’s jovial demeanour is a determined player.

Among the nominees are Thulani Serero, Wilfried Bony and Yannick Bolasie in a list that comprises some of Africa’s best football stars.

Yaya Touré’s failure to turn up in crucial Champions League ties has become the unwanted storyline of his Manchester City career.

Man City moved into second place with a convincing derby win over United, with Arsenal denied crucial points in an own-goal draw against Swansea.

Côte d’Ivoire’s Yaya Toure has won a third consecutive African Footballer of the Year award, cementing his place among the continent’s greats.

Yaya Toure has been named as one of the three finalists for the African Footballer of the Year award.

Sergio Aguero has grabbed Manchester City a 2-1 win against United, helping to close the gap at the top of the English Premier League with 12 points.

Yaya Toure was at his rampaging best against Newcastle United on Sunday and Ferguson would have been forgiven for harbouring envy and frustration.

Manchester City have claimed Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure were racially abused by fans during their Europa League clash against Porto.

Football fans are gearing up for Sunday’s royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants in the African Cup of Nations final.

It may be Didier Drogba’s last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d’Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

English Premier League teams have to make-do without some of their star players, who have national duties to perform at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Under the leadership of Africa’s best player, Côte d’Ivoire are hot favourites for the cup.

CAF Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure has come a long way since being described as "average" by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger eight years ago.

The sight of Manchester City’s Yaya Toure, ball at his feet, running past defenders is unusual.