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Arthur BokaIvorian footballer, defender.
Date of Birth: 02.04.1983
Country:  Ivory Coast |
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Biography of Arthur Boka
Arthur Boka is an Ivorian footballer who played as a defender. He began his career at the most successful club in Ivory Coast, "ASEC Mimosas", which produced famous players such as Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure, Eboue, and Dindane. In 2002, he moved to "Beveren" and after two successful seasons, he transferred to French club "Strasbourg". In 2006, "Strasbourg" was relegated from the French first league, and Arthur signed a contract with German club "Stuttgart". On January 14, 2009, Boka extended his contract until the summer of 2012. In May 2012, his contract was extended for another year, and in March 2013, it was extended for another year again. In the summer of 2014, Boka signed a two-year contract with "Malaga".
International Career
On March 21, 2004, Boka made his debut for the Ivory Coast national team in a match against Tunisia. In 2006, he won the silver medal in the African Cup of Nations with the national team. In the same year, he was included in the squad for the FIFA World Cup in Germany, where he played in all three games. In the 2010 World Cup, Boka only played in one match against North Korea (3-0). In 2012, the Ivory Coast national team, with Arthur Boka, again won the silver medal in the African Cup of Nations. In the 2014 World Cup, Boka played in all three matches.
