EMMANUEL EBOUÉ IS THE NEW PAN-AFRICAN AMBASSADOR FOR TEAM YELLOWBET

The former Ivory Coast international and prominent figure at Arsenal and Galatasaray joins the betting brand to create exclusive content focused on fans.

YellowBet announced yesterdayyesterday, October 19th, the signing of Emmanuel Eboué, former star of the Côte d'Ivoire national team and Arsenal, as its new pan-African brand ambassador.

With 79 international caps for the Elephants, participation in two World Cups and five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Eboué boasts a prestigious career in international football. Formed at ASEC Mimosas, the right-back reached the pinnacle of European football playing for Arsenal, where he made 132 Premier League appearances and reached the UEFA Champions League final. Later, he represented Galatasaray, making 77 appearances in the Turkish league and winning the Süper Lig title.

His international career stands out, as he faced the Mozambique national team on two official occasions during the qualifying phase for the 2010 World Cup: on June 1, 2008 (1-0 victory) and on September 7, 2008 (1-1 draw), playing the full 90 minutes as a right-back in both matches.

To mark the start of this partnership, Eboué recreated one of his most famous goal celebrations in a humorous video shared on social media, alongside Sandise Sibanda, an executive at YellowBet.

This initiative offers fans a first glimpse of the dynamic editorial line focused on the contagious personality of the former footballer.

"I've always felt comfortable with yellow and blue, so joining Team YellowBet seems like a perfectly natural step. Football has given me the opportunity to connect with people all over the world, and I have a special passion for the enthusiasm with which we Africans experience the game.

YellowBet demonstrates great ambition and a positive energy with which I fully identify. I am very excited to be working with this team.

"Football has the unique ability to unite people, whether in Abidjan, Douala, Conakry or Nairobi. If, together with YellowBet, we can put a smile on the faces of fans while celebrating the sport we love, the objective will be fully achieved," said Emmanuel Eboué.

“Few players have left such a strong mark of affection on the public as Emmanuel. His sporting career speaks for itself, but it is his vivacity, energy and closeness to the fans that make him the ideal face for YellowBet. We want to consolidate YellowBet as a fun, positive and genuinely dedicated brand to football. Emmanuel embodies all these values ​​and we are very motivated by the projects we will develop together.” Sandise Sibanda, executive of YellowBet, which also operates in Mozambique.