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My Take
Nibombé's story moves me on two levels. As a 196 cm centre-back he was the immovable object every defense dreams of, the kind of presence that makes attackers think twice in the box. But what really earns my admiration is the second act: rising from player to head coach of his own Togo national team from 2024 to 2025. Leading the country you grew up in, from Lomé to the world stage, carries a weight outsiders rarely appreciate. Defenders and managers seldom get the glory, yet they shape outcomes profoundly. To me, a man who gave a smaller footballing nation his whole career deserves real respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daré Nibombé
- Name (Japanese)
- ダレ・ニボンベ
- Reading
- だれ・にぼんべ
- Born
- June 16, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Lomé, Maritime, Togo
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daré Nibombé born?
Born June 16, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Daré Nibombé from?
Daré Nibombé is from Lomé, Maritime, Togo.
What does Daré Nibombé do?
Daré Nibombé works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Daré Nibombé?
Daré Nibombé is 196 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.