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Leicester City coach Kolo Toure reveals African World Cup dream

Leicester City assistant manager Kolo Toure said his dream is to see an African team lift the Fifa World Cup trophy in the near future.

Toure, who turned 39 on Thursday, is currently honing his managerial skills as an assistant to Brendan Rodgers at the King Power Stadium after an illustrious playing career in the Premier League.

The ex-Ivory Coast international played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool in England before calling time on his career at Scottish Premiership side Celtic.

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After his retirement in 2017, the former centre-back revealed his love for football made him become a coach, and he is aiming to become the first African manager in the Premier League.