Cissé claimed a dramatic win over Britain’s Lutalo Muhammad in the final of the weight division at August’s Games in Rio de Janeiro - a moment which he admits has catapulted him to stardom in his native country.

Trailing 6-4 in the dying seconds of the contest, the Ivorian connected with a spinning head-kick for four points before sprinting straight off the mat and on an impromptu lap of honour.

The 23-year-old, who was awarded a house and an $85,000 (£66,000/€76,000) reward for his performance at Rio 2016 by the country’s President, Alassane Ouattara, has become a celebrity in the Ivory Coast, and claims this is the perfect motivation for him to repeat his triumph in the Japanese capital.

His success earned the Ivory Coast their first-ever Olympic gold medal and their third medal of any colour.

"People look at me differently now, I've become a national symbol," Cissé told Agence France Presse.

"I can't walk in the street without being recognised, I'm a star.

"I've gone from nothing to become someone, without any help.

"The greatest motivation [to win again] is to relive once again.

"People approach you, they congratulate you, it's nice, touching, all this gives me strength to achieve even more."

Cissé, the first African taekwondo player to claim an Olympic title, hopes his country can build on his remarkable triumph at the Games.

"We were supported," he added.

"The Government did what it could, but we need new laws passed so that athletes can live off their sports.

"We have talented boys and girls in taekwondo - we have to help them.

"I want to tell my little brothers to believe in their dreams."