Anicet Oura Profile, Stats and Career Overview
Alain Anicet Oura is an Ivorian winger who plays for Simba SC in the Tanzanian Premier League. He was born on 7 December 1999 and wears squad number 20 for Simba.
Oura is a right-footed attacking player listed at 1.85 metres tall. His main position is left wing, although he can also operate from the right wing or in other advanced attacking positions.
His career has included domestic football in the Ivory Coast, Armenia, South Africa, Qatar, Finland and Tanzania. Oura has also competed in CAF club football and represented the Ivory Coast at senior international level.
Career Overview
Anicet Oura developed as an attacking player capable of operating across the front line. His early senior career included a spell with Lori FC in Armenia before he returned to African club football.
Oura joined ASEC Mimosas, one of the leading clubs in the Ivory Coast. His time at ASEC provided experience in domestic competition and CAF club football, including participation in the CAF Confederation Cup.
In 2023, Oura moved to Stellenbosch FC in South Africa. He featured as a left winger, right winger and supporting attacker during his time with the club.
Oura's recorded South African Premiership career includes 26 appearances and four goals. He also contributed in South African cup competitions, including the Nedbank Cup, MTN8 and Carling Knockout.
He later joined Muaither SC in Qatar, adding experience in a different domestic league and tactical environment. His recorded Qatari Second Division statistics include 11 appearances, three goals and three assists.
Oura subsequently joined IF Gnistan in Finland. During the 2025 Veikkausliiga season, he made five appearances, played 449 minutes and contributed one assist.
Simba SC added Oura to its squad in January 2026. His arrival gave the club another direct wide attacker capable of carrying the ball, attacking defenders and moving between wide and central positions.
Oura made an immediate contribution in the CAF Champions League. His early Simba appearances in the competition included goals against Petro Atlético and Stade Malien.
Playing Style
- Primary role: A right-footed left winger who can attack the penalty area from a wide starting position.
- Secondary roles: Can operate from the right wing or move into a central attacking position when required.
- Ball carrying: Uses direct movement to advance possession and put opposition defenders under pressure.
- Wide movement: Provides width before moving into central spaces to combine with midfielders and forwards.
- Chance creation: Can create opportunities through crosses, cutbacks and combinations around the penalty area.
- Attacking transitions: Offers a forward-running option when his team regains possession.
- Aerial presence: His height can provide an additional option when attacking crosses and set pieces.
What Makes Anicet Oura Unique?
- Positional flexibility: Oura can play on either wing and has experience in central attacking roles.
- International experience: His career has included football in several countries and different tactical environments.
- Continental exposure: Oura has appeared in both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.
- Direct attacking style: His movement and ball carrying allow him to progress possession quickly from wide areas.
- Goal contribution: Oura can contribute as both a scorer and a creator from the attacking line.
International Career
Anicet Oura has represented the Ivory Coast at senior international level. He made his senior international debut in August 2022.
National team: Ivory Coast
Senior appearances: 2
Senior international goals: 0
International debut: 2022
Primary position: Left winger
Preferred foot: Right