Ibrahim Blati Touré has completed a permanent move from Egyptian side Pyramids FC to Libyan Premier League club Al-Ahli SC, ending his spell in Cairo and confirming a new chapter in Tripoli for the Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire midfielder. The deal was finalised with Touré’s contract at Al-Ahli running from 08/02/2026 to 30/06/2028, marking a confirmed transfer rather than a preliminary agreement or loan.
The 31-year-old defensive midfielder joins Al-Ahli with a current market valuation of €1.20m, according to the latest available data, though the fee paid by the Libyan club to Pyramids FC has not been disclosed. The move also means there is no immediate prospect of Touré becoming a free agent, as he is now tied to a multi-year deal in Libya’s top flight.
For Al-Ahli, the signing brings in an experienced midfield anchor who has spent recent seasons in the Egyptian Premier League with Pyramids FC, where his value rose steadily on the back of consistent performances. For Pyramids, it represents the departure of a player they recruited from Swedish side AFC Eskilstuna, ending a tenure that coincided with some of the highest market valuations of his career.
Touré arrives in Libya as a seasoned professional with a well-travelled CV. Born in Bouaké and standing 1.70m, he has built his career across several European and African leagues. After early spells in Spain with Rayo Vallecano B and Atlético Onubense, he moved on loan to French club Thonon Évian Grand Genève FC before returning to Spain. Subsequent moves took him to Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus, AFC Eskilstuna in Sweden, Córdoba CF in Spain’s system, and Vitória Guimarães SC in Portugal, before rejoining Eskilstuna and then making the leap to Egypt with Pyramids FC.
His positional profile remains that of a specialist defensive midfielder, operating in the holding role at the base of midfield and primarily using his right foot. Over the years, his market value has fluctuated from modest six-figure sums in Europe to a peak of around €1.5m during his time at Pyramids FC, reflecting his development into a reliable presence in the engine room.
Internationally, Touré is listed with nationalities for both Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, underscoring his eligibility and appeal across West Africa, even though the current data links him at club level only. His move to Al-Ahli reinforces a long-standing trend in his career: playing abroad rather than in his countries of origin, with Libya now added to a list that already includes France, Spain, Cyprus, Sweden, Portugal, and Egypt.
For Al-Ahli and the Libyan Premier League, securing a player of Touré’s experience adds proven top-flight depth and continental know-how to their midfield. For the midfielder himself, the contract through to 30/06/2028 offers stability and a fresh platform to extend his career at a competitive level in North African football, with his next seasons in Tripoli set to shape the final prime years of his professional journey.
