Newcastle’s Bazoumana Toure backed by Emmanuel Eboue as ‘younger brother’

Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue has backed Newcastle United winger Bazoumana Toure, praising his attacking qualities as he looks to establish himself on Tyneside. Speaking to Live Football Tickets, Eboue described his fellow Ivorian as being like a younger brother to him, highlighting the attacker as being very quick and technically proficient.

Toure recently returned from international duty with Ivory Coast, having featured against Ghana, Somalia, and Cameroon. The winger scored during a 2-0 win over Somalia and started in a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon ahead of Newcastle's Premier League fixture against Coventry City on Monday, October 12.