Didier Zokora offers himself as a scout for this Ligue 1 club

Nineteen years after leaving Forez, the former Ivorian midfielder dreams of a return

Africa 08 April 2025 at 14:29

Didier Zokora wants to return to AS Saint-Étienne. Not as a player, but as a talent scout. From Africa, where he now resides, the former Ivorian international offers his services to the Stéphanois club, with a clear vision: to spot future stars from the continent.

Didier Zokora?

Yes, he wasn't called Maestro for nothing. I'm not talking about his time at Mimosas or in the national team, but his duo with Pascal Feindouno at Saint Etienne. I'm really lucky to have watched all these talents that Africa had. pic.twitter.com/kFuOyGRWJX
— Chérif Sadio (@CherifSadio) April 17, 2020

Zokora, 44, wants to put his experience to use for ASSE. A team he knows well, having played there for two seasons (2004-2006) before continuing a career marked by over 120 caps with Côte d'Ivoire. Today, he wishes to become a scout for the Greens on the African continent. He confided in Top Mercato:

I would like to be their scout for AS Saint-Étienne in Africa. To go to Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria... to detect new talents. When you don't have the means of big clubs like Real Madrid, who can buy expensive players, you need a vast network of scouts to spot the gems before others. I love this role.

His ambition: to help the club bounce back by identifying promising profiles on a continent where he enjoys a solid network and great credibility. An outstretched hand that could prove invaluable as Saint-Étienne seeks to maintain its place in the elite.

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