Ex-Ivory Coast footballer Traore sentenced to three years for rape

Former Ivory Coast international striker Aboulaye “Ben Badi” Traoré has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of rape. The former 1992 African Cup of Nations champion’s sentencing highlights a high‑profile legal case involving a popular sports figure in West Africa.

Former Ivory Coast international footballer Aboulaye Traore has been sentenced to three years in jail for rape, an Ivorian women’s rights group reported. Nicknamed Ben Badi, the striker won the 1992 African Cup of Nations with the Elephants and remains a very popular figure in the West African country. In a statement, the Ivorian League Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-ivory-coast-footballer-traore-sentenced-to-three-years-for-rape/