Mamadou Zaré (19 May 1964 in Treichville - died 3 May 2007 in Abidjan) was one of Ivory Coast's most successful and respected football managers.
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With roots in Burkina Faso, Zaré had played for ASEC Mimosas in midfield and central defence before becoming a coach.[1] As a player, he won three league championships, the first in 1980, following by consecutives titles in 1990 and 1991 under the guidance of French coach Philippe Troussier. [2]
He was also capped by the Côte d'Ivoire during the 1980s.[3]
Zaré began his managerial career with Sabé Sports de Bouna in 1993 before moving onto ASEC in 1995. He led the Mimosas to a domestic league and cup double in 1995 as well as a place in the final of the African Club Champions Cup where they finished runners-up to Orlando Pirates of South Africa. Zaré also coached various other top flight clubs in Côte d'Ivoire including Stade d'Abidjan, Séwé de San Pedro and Issia Wazi. When Burkina Faso hosted the African Cup of Nations in 1998, he served under Troussier as assistant coach of the home team.[4]
Zaré died on 3 May 2007 at a medical centre in Abidjan aged 45 following a long illness.[5]