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MONOCLE

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Affairs

March 2010

Issue 31, volume 4

p.48-49

01 of 08Training exercise
02 of 08Students listen intently to their coach
03 of 08Beach football pitch
04 of 08Dormitory
05 of 08Classroom
06 of 08Students’ timetable
07 of 08ASEC Mimosas’ club badge
08 of 08Dinner time

Côte d’Ivoire are seen as Africa’s best chance for World Cup glory. The secret to their prowess is the ASEC Mimosas academy, which not only trains, but also educates young Ivorians – the best of whom have gone on to become some of the world’s top footballers.