Cheikh Touré
Cheikh Touré was an 18-year-old promising goalkeeper from Dakar, Senegal, who tragically became a victim of human trafficking. He was lured with the false promise of a trial in Morocco but was instead kidnapped and taken to Ghana, where he was killed after a ransom demand went unmet. His story highlights the dangers faced by young athletes in Africa who aspire for careers abroad and the tragic realities of exploitation and deceit that can accompany such dreams.
Born on Oct 19, 2007 (18 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 39,150 | $2,700,000 | 1,557$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 39,150 | $2,700,000 | 1,557$ |
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United Kingdom:
Cheikh Touré was a promising goalkeeper from Senegal who died after being scammed by fake agents.
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Ghana:
Cheikh Touré was a young goalkeeper who tragically died after being kidnapped by fake football scouts in Ghana.
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Hungary:
Cheikh Touré was an 18-year-old goalkeeper who was lured to Ghana under false pretenses and subsequently kidnapped and murdered.
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Italy:
Cheikh Touré, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from Dakar, was kidnapped and killed under the pretense of a trial in Morocco.
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