Mamadou Zare
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Mamadou Zaré was one of Ivory Coast's
most successful and respected football managers.
, Zaré had played for ASEC Mimosas
in midfield and central defence before becoming a coach. As a player, he won three league championships, the first in 1980, following by consecutives titles in 1990 and 1991 under the guidance of French coach Philippe Troussier
.
during the 1980s.
in 1993 before moving onto ASEC
in 1995. He led the Mimosas
to a domestic league and cup double in 1995 as well as a place in the final of the African Club Champions Cup
where they finished runners-up to Orlando Pirates of South Africa
. Zaré also coached various other top flight clubs in Côte d'Ivoire
including Stade d'Abidjan
, Séwé de San Pedro
and Issia Wazi
. When Burkina Faso
hosted the African Cup of Nations
in 1998, he served under Troussier
as assistant coach of the home team.
aged 45 following a long illness.
Côte d'Ivoire
The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Ivory Coast is a country in West Africa. It has an area of , and borders the countries Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana; its southern boundary is along the Gulf of Guinea. The country's population was 15,366,672 in 1998 and was estimated to be...
most successful and respected football managers.
Career
With roots in Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
Burkina Faso – also known by its short-form name Burkina – is a landlocked country in west Africa. It is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north, Niger to the east, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest.Its size is with an estimated...
, Zaré had played for ASEC Mimosas
ASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
in midfield and central defence before becoming a coach. As a player, he won three league championships, the first in 1980, following by consecutives titles in 1990 and 1991 under the guidance of French coach Philippe Troussier
Philippe Troussier
Philippe Troussier is a former French football player and now a manager.-Coaching career:Troussier is known as the "White Witch Doctor" for his success with African club teams such as Asec Abidjan of the Côte d'Ivoire and the national teams of Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso...
.
International career
He was also capped by the Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
during the 1980s.
Coaching career
Zaré began his managerial career with Sabé Sports de BounaSabé Sports de Bouna
Sabé Sports de Bouna is an Ivorian football club based in Bouna.-History:They club was a member of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football Premiere Division and was 2010 relegated to the Championnat National de 2ème Division...
in 1993 before moving onto ASEC
ASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
in 1995. He led the Mimosas
ASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
to a domestic league and cup double in 1995 as well as a place in the final of the African Club Champions Cup
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
where they finished runners-up to Orlando Pirates of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Zaré also coached various other top flight clubs in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division
The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions...
including Stade d'Abidjan
Stade d'Abidjan
Stade d'Abidjan is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan.-History:It was founded in 1936 as ASFI Abidjan after fusion with PIC and OC Abidjan and called U.S.F. Abidjan, before was renamed in Olympique Club Abidjan, since 1959 played as Stade d'Abidjan...
, Séwé de San Pedro
Séwé Sports de San Pedro
Séwé Sports de San Pedro is an Ivorian football club based in San Pédro. They are a member of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football Premiere Division...
and Issia Wazi
Issia Wazi
Issia Wazi is an Ivorian football club based in Issia, they compete in the Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division.-Current squad:-Famous players: Pascal Angan Sylvain Kaboré...
. When Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso national football team
The Burkina Faso national football team, nicknamed Les Etalons , is the national team of Burkina Faso and is controlled by the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso...
hosted the African Cup of Nations
African Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
in 1998, he served under Troussier
Philippe Troussier
Philippe Troussier is a former French football player and now a manager.-Coaching career:Troussier is known as the "White Witch Doctor" for his success with African club teams such as Asec Abidjan of the Côte d'Ivoire and the national teams of Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso...
as assistant coach of the home team.
Death
Zaré died on 3 May 2007 at a medical centre in AbidjanAbidjan
Abidjan is the economic and former official capital of Côte d'Ivoire, while the current capital is Yamoussoukro. it was the largest city in the nation and the third-largest French-speaking city in the world, after Paris, and Kinshasa but before Montreal...
aged 45 following a long illness.