About Bako Touré
Lived 1939 – 2001 (aged 61). Bako Touré was a Malian association football player.
Bassidiki Touré (7 December 1939 – 28 April 2001), commonly known as Bako Touré, was a Mali international football forward who played for clubs in Mali and France.
Playing career Born in Bamako, Touré began playing club football for local sides ASPTT Bamako and Jeanne d'Arc de Bamako.
In 1957, Touré moved to France and joined ASPTT Nice. He would soon play for Ligue 1 sides Olympique de Marseille, Toulouse FC and AS Nancy.
After a spell playing in Ligue 2, he joined FC Nantes and would win Ligue 1 during 1965.
Touré made several appearances for the senior Mali national football team and participated in the 1972 African Cup of Nations finals, where Mali placed second.
Personal life Touré is the father of French international and Olympic footballer José Touré. Touré died at age 61 on 28 April 2001.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bako Touré?
football player (1939-2001)
When was Bako Touré born?
Bako Touré was born on 7 December 1939 in Bamako.
When did Bako Touré die?
Bako Touré died on 28 April 2001 in Bamako.
What was Bako Touré's occupation?
Bako Touré was an association football player.
What nationality was Bako Touré?
Bako Touré was Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bako Touré. https://biography.guide/bako-toure/
MLA: "Bako Touré." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bako-toure/.
Chicago: "Bako Touré." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bako-toure/.
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