Ibrahim Oyala Touré (born 27 September 1985 – 19 June 2014) was an Ivorian footballer who played as a striker for Al-Safa' SC, Telephonat Beni Sweif, Misr Lel Makasa, Al-Ittihad Aleppo, OGC Nice, Metalurh Donetsk and ASEC Mimosas.

He was the younger brother of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré and Liverpool defender Kolo Touré.

Career

Born in Bouaké, Touré began his senior career with Ukrainian side Metalurh Donetsk in 2003, before joining French team OGC Nice, originally on loan, following a successful trial. In 2009 he joined Syrian club Al-Ittihad. He signed for Makasa the following year and loaned to Telephonat until June 2012.

International

Unlike his two brothers, Ibrahim never appeared in an international team match. He was only eligible for his country of birth, Ivory Coast, however in 2014 he would've become eligible for Egypt, as he would have held residency for five years.

Death

Touré died on 19th June 2014 in Manchester, England after a short battle with cancer.

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Ibrahim Oyala Touré (27 September 1985 – 19 June 2014) was a footballer who played as a striker for Al-Safa' SC, Telephonat Beni Sweif, Misr Lel Makasa, Al-Ittihad Aleppo, OGC Nice, Metalurh Donetskand ASEC Mimosas.

He was the younger brother of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré and Liverpool defender Kolo Touré. He died aged 28 following a battle with cancer.

Career

Born in Bouaké, Touré began his senior career with Ukrainian side Metalurh Donetsk in 2003, before joining French team OGC Nice, originally on loan, following a successful trial. In 2009 he joined Syrian club Al-Ittihad. He signed for Makasa the following year and loaned to Telephonat until June 2012.

International

Unlike his two brothers, Ibrahim never appeared in an international team match. He was only eligible for his country of birth, Ivory Coast.

Death

Touré died on 19 June 2014 in Manchester, England after a short battle with cancer. His brothers, Yaya and Kolo Touré were in Brazil playing for their country, Ivory Coast at the FIFA football worldcup. In an announcement, the Ivory Coast federation said "just a few hours after" the match with Colombia (where Ivory Coast lost 2-1), the Tourés knew of the death of their brother. The Manchester City, where Yaya plays, and the Liverpool where Kolo plays send their condolences to the Touré family.