Yaya Touré obtains the UEFA Pro Coaching License. It is the highest coaching certificate granted by the European Football Association.
Now the legend Yaya Toure can coach in major tournaments. The former Ivory Coast international’s coaching career is off to a promising start. Here’s a brief overview of his journey.
Coaching Career Path
1. Assistant Coach at Tottenham Hotspur’s U-14 team: Yaya Touré began his coaching journey with Tottenham Hotspur’s youth team in 2019.
2. Coaching role at Ivory Coast national team: In 2020, Touré joined the coaching staff of the Ivory Coast national team.
3. UEFA Pro Licence Certification: As announced in the Facebook post, Touré has successfully obtained the UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching certification granted by UEFA.
This certification enables him to coach in major tournaments and take on more senior roles in the football world. After the achievement, he posted the following statement,
“I have learned a lot while gaining the coaching qualification and now feel even more excited about what I can achieve as a coach.
Thank you to all the tutors at The FA, as well as my close friends and family who have supported me”. Yaya Toure stated.
