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Toure brothers called up for duty in Africa

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure will join his brother Manchester City’s Yaya in the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Toure brothers called up for duty in Africa

Tue, 30 Dec, 2014 - 00:00

James Whelan

The Reds defender will retire from international duty after the January tournament, some 15 years after winning his first cap for the Elephants.

Toure has been included in the country’s squad for the final time after Herve Renard announced his selection for the Africa Cup of Nations last night.

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