Amani Yao

Association football player

Ivory Coast AttackerMidfielder
63Age
1Int'l goals*
3Clubs

Amani Yao: profile

Amani Yao (born 17 September 1963 in Tiassalé Department, Ivory Coast) is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a attacker and midfielder.

Yao's senior club career began in 1980 at Rio Sport d'Anyama. He played for 3 clubs between 1980 and 1994.

At international level, Yao represented Ivory Coast (1987–1994). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 13 August 1989 (World Cup Qualification).

Key facts

Senior international debut
1987 (aged about 24)
First international goal
1989 – aged 25 (match)
Club career
1980–1994 (15 seasons)
Latest move
Africa Sports d'Abidjan (1993)
Shares a birthday with
Sofiane Boufal, Olivier Boumal and Bakari Koné (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1980–1986 Rio Sport d'Anyama – –
1986–1988 Africa Sports d'Abidjan Ligue 1 – –
1988–1992 ASEC Mimosas Ligue 1 – –
1993–1994 Africa Sports d'Abidjan Ligue 1 – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1987–1994 Ivory Coast Senior ––

International goals (1)

#DateMatchMinCompetition
113 Aug 1989 Ivory Coast 5–0 Zimbabwe 81 World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Amani Yao?

Amani Yao was born on 17 September 1963, which makes him 63 years old.

Where was Amani Yao born?

Amani Yao was born in Tiassalé Department, Ivory Coast.

Which national team does Amani Yao play for?

Amani Yao played international football for Ivory Coast.

Which clubs has Amani Yao played for?

Amani Yao's recorded clubs are Rio Sport d'Anyama, Africa Sports d'Abidjan and ASEC Mimosas.

What position does Amani Yao play?

Amani Yao played as a attacker and midfielder.

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