Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Touré is facing allegations of “romance fraud” following a complaint from a former partner.
The accusations come from Anicette Konan, a former journalist, who reportedly had a romantic relationship with Touré between May 2024 and May 2025.
According to audiovisual files shared online by a close friend of Konan, the former Elephants captain allegedly pressured her to terminate a pregnancy resulting from the relationship.
Konan has formally filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor at the Abidjan court, accusing Touré of “emotional fraud”. She claims that during their relationship, the footballer promised her marriage, a promise she says he failed to honour.
Touré has strongly rejected the accusations. He maintains that the evidence presented is false, dismissing the claims as unfounded.
This incident marks another controversial episode in the personal life of Yaya Touré, the younger of the Touré brothers, who is widely known for his career with the Ivory Coast national team and clubs across Europe.
The complaint is now under investigation in Abidjan, with legal proceedings expected to determine the validity of the claims.
While the allegations have drawn public attention, both parties’ statements highlight a dispute over personal and private matters, now taken into the legal sphere.
As the investigation progresses, the case will examine the claims of emotional deception and the alleged pressures related to the termination of a pregnancy.
Touré’s denial and the disputed evidence suggest a complex legal and personal situation that is likely to continue to attract media attention.
For Yaya Touré, the proceedings represent a serious challenge off the field, contrasting sharply with his achievements during his football career.
The outcome of the case will be closely watched in both Ivory Coast and the wider footballing world, as it involves one of the country’s most celebrated former sports figures.
