Mamam Cherif Touré
Encyclopedia
Mamam Cherif-Touré is an Togo
lese football midfielder.
ordered him to use his real name.
, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup
side.
also plays for the Togolese National side. Although Mamam is the family name, Cherif Touré has his Christian names on the back of his shirt.
Togo
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic , is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, on which the capital Lomé is located. Togo covers an area of approximately with a population of approximately...
lese football midfielder.
Career
During his time at Livingston, Cherif wore number 91. This is said to be his lucky number from his childhood as he had a basketball shirt bearing that number. He also had "Sheriff" on the shirt but the Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
ordered him to use his real name.
International career
He is a member of the national teamTogo national football team
The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers (The Sparrow Hawks, is controlled by the Fédération Togolaise de Football.They played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Their team bus...
, and was called up to the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
side.
Personal life
His brother Souleymane MamamSouleymane Mamam
Souleymane Mamam is a Togolese footballer who is currently playing with Nejmeh SC, having been released by Belgian Third Division A side K.R.C. Mechelen in July 2010. He plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger.-Club career:...
also plays for the Togolese National side. Although Mamam is the family name, Cherif Touré has his Christian names on the back of his shirt.
External links
- Career history at National Football Teams
- Bio at FC Metz.com