Yaya Toure Makes History As First African Coach To Reach Champions League League Phase0

• SLIDE, SPORTS
• September 9, 2026

BRATISLAVA — Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Touré has made history after becoming the first African coach to guide a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase. Touré achieved the milestone after leading Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava to a dramatic 2–1 victory over Slovenian side NK Celje after extra time in the second leg