Career
Born in Niamey, Yacouba began playing as a striker with local side AS Police and the Niger youth national teams. At age 18, he moved to Côte d"Ivoire to join Africa Sports National. At age 20, he moved to Algeria to join USM Alger
USM Alger
On January 12, 2013, it was announced that Yacouba would join USM Alger on a 2.5-year contract.
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He played in the 2012 African Nations Cup, mostly as a right back, was called up to play at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
His team was eliminated after the group stage. International goals
Scores and results list Niger"s goal tally first.
USM Alger
Algerian Cup.
