Benoit Ali - - is a footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur in England . Born in France , he chose to represent the birth land of his father -- Cameroon . Assou - Ekotto , however , dropped out of school at 16 to focus on football . He has started a foundation promoting education in a practical and interesting way .
Benoit Assou-Ekotto is a footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur in England . Born in France , he chose to represent the birth land of his father -- Cameroon . Assou-Ekotto , 28 , dropped out of school aged 16 to focus on football . He has started a foundation promoting education in a practical and interesting way .