Laurent Zahui

Laurent Madou Zahui (10 August 1960 – 16 March 2021) was an Ivorian professional footballer who played as a defender for Stade d'Abidjan, AS Angoulême, Rodez, and the Ivory Coast national team.

Club career
Born in Gagnoa, Zahui began playing football in the local league for Stade d'Abidjan.

Zahui signed professional contracts with French league sides AS Angoulême and Rodez AF.

International career
Zahui made several appearances for the Ivory Coast national team and played at the 1988 finals.

He also played for Ivory Coast at the 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship finals in Tunisia.

Death
Zahui died on 16 March 2021 in Toulouse, while undergoing hip surgery.