Many will not surely believe this. Yet it is himself who says it. He is the father of Yaya and Kolo Toure, two mega stars of African football, the first playing at Manchester City with one of the highest salaries in the Premier League and the second evolving at Liverpool. In an interview with our colleagues from Radio Côte d’Ivoire and relayed by Afrik – foot.com, Mory Toure confided that he sometimes run out of money.

“I ‘m not an anonymous man,” he says referring to Kolo and Yaya Toure. “Through me, people see my children and especially their wages that are disclosed by the press. And that’s why my house is never empty. I ‘m always demanded. Those who come cannot imagine that I could run out of money. Whereas actually, I happen to lack means at times,” added the father of the two elephants .

Statements that should not at all be considered a refusal of the two players to support their father. Since the latter, in the same interview, said he was happy to see his children growing up, especially Yaya, sacred African Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year.

“I can only be a happy father. Seeing my son achieving such a level and his talent to be recognized by an entire continent, it makes me really proud, ” he was pleased, adding that his success is the fruit of his daily effort to be among the best. “If Yaya has reached this level, it is not accidental. Since childhood he has the desire for perfection, the benefit work. When he decides to do something, he goes the world hog. However, when he does not, he makes it clear.”