Aruna Dindane has 62 caps and 17 goals for the Ivory Coast since his debut in 2000, and has played at four Africa Cup of Nations and two FIFA World Cups.
14 Facts About Aruna Dindane
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In 2003, Aruna Dindane won both the Ebony Shoe as the best player of African origin in the Belgian League and the Golden Shoe as the best player in the Belgian League.
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In June 2005, Aruna Dindane signed for French Ligue 1 club RC Lens.
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Aruna Dindane was an injury doubt for the FA Cup final and ultimately did not feature.
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Aruna Dindane underwent and passed a medical at the club, only for the transfer talk to cool due to financial disagreements between Blackburn and Lens.
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Aruna Dindane reiterated his desire to stay in English football after the loan to Portsmouth had ended.
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However, on 24 May 2010, Aruna Dindane agreed a three-year deal with Lekhwiya of Qatar.
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In January 2012, Aruna Dindane agreed to join Qatari club Al-Gharafa.
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Aruna Dindane was released just prior to the end of the season without having made a senior appearance and with doubts over his fitness.
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Aruna Dindane made his debut for Ivory Coast on 9 April 2000 against Rwanda.
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Aruna Dindane represented his country at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, but left the tournament on 22 January 2006 following the death of one of his twin daughters.
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Aruna Dindane was selected in the Ivorian squad for the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana.
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Aruna Dindane currently has 67 international caps for his country.
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Aruna Dindane was a starter in their first two group games, against Portugal and Brazil.