Bamba Souleymane, the Ivorian international and Trabzonspor defender, recently underwent successful ankle surgery, marking one of the initial outcomes of the new collaboration between the Ivorian Football Federation and the Qatari ASPETA Medical Center. The surgery was performed in Doha, Qatar, and is expected to keep Souleymane out of action for approximately two months.
Expressing his gratitude to the Ivorian Football Federation, its president, coach Sabri Lamouchi, and his club leaders, Souleymane emphasized his commitment to returning to full fitness in time for the 2014 World Cup. He assured Ivorian fans that he would be prepared for the tournament despite his injury setback.
This partnership between the Ivorian football federation and the Qatari ASPETA medical center aims to provide appropriate medical care and monitoring for the Ivorian national team during the World Cup. Additionally, plans are underway to establish a reference medical center in Ivory Coast, facilitated by Qatari expertise, to benefit athletes across Africa in the long term.
