PUMA has signed a long-term partnership with Manchester City and Côte d'Ivoire midfielder Yaya Touré, committing to providing him with large product allocations each year, to distribute to under-privileged children in West Africa.

Products include boots, kit and other football equipment to get children involved in the sport, and the first major installment will be in January, ahead of the 2012 Orange African Cup of Nations.

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