Koutche Kabirou Explained

Koutche Kabirou
Birth Date:6 May 1993
Birth Place:Benin
Position:Left winger, left midfielder
Currentclub:Williamsville AC
Clubs1:CIFAS de Djeffa
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:UAC
Years3:2012–2014
Clubs3:Mogas 90 FC
Years4:2014–20??
Clubs4:FC Pyunik
Years5:2016–2017
Clubs5:Witbank Spurs
Caps5:17
Goals5:1
Years6:2018
Clubs6:ASN Nigelec
Years7:2019–
Clubs7:Williamsville AC

Koutche Kabirou (born 6 May 1993) is a Beninese footballer who plays for Williamsville AC of the MTN Ligue 1.

A two-footed, midfielder and winger on the left flank, he is most known for his speed with the ball.

Career

Benin

Beginning his career with CIFAS de Djeffa, Kabirou signed with Benin second-division side UAC in 2011–12, deployed as left-back at the behest of his coach Fortuné Glele. Adapting to the defensive position, he was snapped up by Benin top-flight contender Mogas 90 at the end of the season, he made a perceptible change in his position, switching to attack and leading his club to the Benin Cup trophy.

Representing the Atlantique and Littoral departments of Benin in the 2016 Benin Independence Cup, Kabirou converted the winning penalty for his team, winning the trophy.[1]

Armenia

Attracted by Kabirou's performances in Benin, Armenian club Pyunik Yerevan sought to buy the winger, giving him a one-year contract and the number 18 in summer 2014. In spite of being registered to play, the Beninese player never had any game time and left the team early on account of not being consonant with the management throughout his time there.[2]

South Africa

Testing with South African lower-league side Witbank Spurs in September 2016,[2] Kabirou became contracted to them shortly after, at first having trouble adapting to the weather and the leagues style of play.Fortunately, despite a difficult debut, the midfielder-cum-winger scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory over Ubuntu Cape Town in his second outing,[2] finishing the season with no injuries accompanied by making 19 appearances (starting 18) and seven assists[3] along with earning the managements approval.[3]

His main ambition is to represent Benin internationally and to play in South Africa's Premier Soccer League.[4]

South African National First Division team Royal Eagles have also shown interest in the Beninese footballer.[5]

Niger and Ivory Coast

In May 2018, Kabirou joined ASN Nigelec in Niger.[6]

After a trial at Williamsville AC where he scored three goals in friendly games, Kabirou joined the club officially at the end of January 2019.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Finale-Coupe de l'indépendance du Bénin : Koutché offre le trophée à la sélection Atlantique/Littoral.. 2 August 2016. beninwebtv.com. 12 October 2017. 12 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171012103332/https://beninwebtv.com/2016/08/finale-coupe-de-lindependance-benin-koutche-offre-trophee-a-selection-atlantiquelittoral/. dead.
  2. Web site: Trois choses à savoir sur Kabirou Koutché – Football au Bénin – Actualité des écureuils. bjfoot.com. 21 February 2017 . 12 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Koutche Kabirou fait le bilan de sa saison. - Benin Football. 22 May 2017. beninfootball.com. 12 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Kabirou Koutche: " Le Bénin peut" - Benin Football. 20 April 2017. beninfootball.com. 12 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Journal des Transferts : Maradona attend Kossoko aux Emirats Arabes Unis, Aifimi signe en Afrique du Sud, Koutché désiré par Royal Eagles, Boco a un nouveau club et Aguémon rejoint Louvain.. 4 August 2017. bjfoot.com. 12 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Hemankpan. Jean Paul. 6 May 2018. Niger Ligue 1-J-19 : Koutché et Okotou renforcent Nigelec. 5 January 2023. Bénin Web TV. fr-FR.
  7. Web site: Viwami. Geraud. 26 January 2019. Journal des transferts: Kabirou Koutché arrive en Côte d'ivoire, Caen signe un espoir franco-béninois et Saturnin Allagbé suivi en Angleterre. 5 January 2023. Football au Bénin - Actualité des écureuils. fr-FR.