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Didier Drogba

Controversy dogs Drogba’s top-job attempts
Sport
/ 7 September 2020

Controversy dogs Drogba’s top-job attempts

Does Didier Drogba deserve to lead Cote D’Ivoire’s football association?

By Daniel Ekonde
The cult of El-Hadary will transcend his goalposts
Article
/ 17 August 2018

The cult of El-Hadary will transcend his goalposts

El-Hadary has been a permanent fixture in any success Egypt has had in almost three decades

By Luke Feltham
Top four race dies with a whimper
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Top four race dies with a whimper

After a tough battle, Chelsea’s already slim Champions League hopes are lying in tatters

By Luke Feltham
Samuel Eto’o: ‘You have to dream’
Article
/ 19 January 2018

Samuel Eto’o: ‘You have to dream’

Superstar Samuel Eto’o advises young African footballers to be the best by playing with the best

By Luke Feltham
Drogba silences naysayers on return to Chelsea
Article
/ 29 October 2014

Drogba silences naysayers on return to Chelsea

Drogba, who left Chelsea two and a half years ago, has returned and is proving why he is Jose Mourinho’s "special one".

By Reuters
Brazil 2014: Five things to know about African hopefuls
Article
/ 11 September 2013

Brazil 2014: Five things to know about African hopefuls

Here are five things to know about Africa’s final World Cup play-offs and the last 10 countries in contention for five spots in Brazil.

By Gerald Imray
Didier Drogba’s few choice words to ‘racist’ fan
Article
/ 14 May 2013

Didier Drogba’s few choice words to ‘racist’ fan

Striker Didier Drogba has hit back at a Fenerbahce fan who waved a banana at him and teammate Emmanuel Eboue during a league encounter.

By Reuters
Chelsea, Mourinho and me
Article
/ 5 April 2013

Chelsea, Mourinho and me

Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba tells James Riach of the unique bond he has with the manager who gave Chelsea a taste for glory.

By James Riach
Côte d’Ivoire drops Drogba ahead of World Cup
Article
/ 22 March 2013

Côte d’Ivoire drops Drogba ahead of World Cup

Côte d’Ivoire has dealt with last month’s failure in Afcon by dropping Didier Drogba in switching its focus to next year’s World Cup.

By Sapa Afp
Chinese club disputes Drogba’s move to Turkey’s Galatasaray
Article
/ 30 January 2013

Chinese club disputes Drogba’s move to Turkey’s Galatasaray

Didier Drogba’s Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua has expressed outrage over his move to Turkish side Galatasaray, saying he was still their player.

By Sapa Afp
Drogba’s agent says striker could move to Italy
Article
/ 5 January 2013

Drogba’s agent says striker could move to Italy

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba could move to either AC Milan or Juventus in the January transfer window, said his agent Carlos Arino Bajo.

By Staff Reporter
Juve-Drogba signing talks makes ‘significant progress’
Article
/ 16 December 2012

Juve-Drogba signing talks makes ‘significant progress’

Serie A champions Juventus have made "significant progress" in their bid to sign Didier Drogba, who has agreed to an 18-month deal, reports said.

By Sapa Afp
Drogba arrives to warm welcome in Shanghai
Article
/ 14 July 2012

Drogba arrives to warm welcome in Shanghai

More than 300 fans gathered in Shanghai to welcome Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba on his much-anticipated arrival on Saturday.

By Royston Chan
Tearful Drogba tells Chelsea teammates it’s time to see other people
Article
/ 22 May 2012

Tearful Drogba tells Chelsea teammates it’s time to see other people

Ivorian great Didier Drogba has told his Chelsea teammates he is leaving the Champions League winners because he doesn’t fancy being on the bench.

By Sapa Afp
Drogba’s swan song gives Chelsea victory
Article
/ 20 May 2012

Drogba’s swan song gives Chelsea victory

Didier Drogba capped his eight years in London by lifting the Champions League trophy that his boss Roman Abramovich has longed for.

By Clare Lovell
Chelsea on the up after Barcelona stumble
Article
/ 19 April 2012

Chelsea on the up after Barcelona stumble

Didier Drogba has helped Chelsea stun Champions League title defenders Barcelona with a 1-0 upset victory in their first-leg semifinal.

By Rob Woollard
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Article
/ 11 February 2012

Emotional Afcon final ahead for Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia

Côte d’Ivoire are out to finally do justice to their reputation when they take on Zambia in a compelling Africa Cup of Nations final.

By Nick Reeves
It’s ‘Europe’ vs Africa at Afcon final
Article
/ 10 February 2012

It’s ‘Europe’ vs Africa at Afcon final

Football fans are gearing up for Sunday’s royal battle between Chipolopolo and the Elephants in the African Cup of Nations final.

By Staff Reporter
Mali and Ghana break through to Afcon semis
Article
/ 6 February 2012

Mali and Ghana break through to Afcon semis

And then there were four — Mali and Ghana have completed the semifinal line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations, after tense wins over Gabon and Tunisia.

By Nick Reeves
Power to the Cup Nobodies
Article
/ 27 January 2012

Power to the Cup Nobodies

The Africa Nations Cup minnows are putting up
a surprising fight and challenging the status quo.

By Staff Reporter
Drogba’s last chance for Côte d’Ivoire victory in ACN
Article
/ 21 January 2012

Drogba’s last chance for Côte d’Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba’s last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d’Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

By Staff Reporter
Chinese club searching for more high-profile players
Article
/ 13 December 2011

Chinese club searching for more high-profile players

After signing Nicolas Anelka and rumours Shanghai Shenhua would target Didier Drogba next, the Chinese club confirmed it was looking for more players.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

Pressure on Bafana to start delivering

Although the odds seem heavily in favour of Bafana Bafana, a loss could also increase the pressure.

By Mokwena Kwenaite
Drogba injured as Chelsea late show sinks Norwich
Article
/ 27 August 2011

Drogba injured as Chelsea late show sinks Norwich

Chelsea left it late to clinch a 3-1 victory over 10-man Norwich that was marred by a serious injury suffered by Didier Drogba at Stamford Bridge.

By Steve Griffiths
Torres riddle dogs Chelsea ahead of United trip
Article
/ 11 April 2011

Torres riddle dogs Chelsea ahead of United trip

Carlo Ancelotti must solve the riddle of misfit Fernando Torres as his Chelsea side face Manchester United in a second leg quarterfinal on Tuesday.

By Rob Woollard
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Article
/ 17 March 2011

Wasteful Chelsea move into quarterfinals

Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League quarterfinals despite wasting chances in Wednesday’s 0-0 draw against Copenhagen.

By Steve Griffiths
No image available
Article
/ 15 February 2011

Fulham miss late penalty in 0-0 draw at Chelsea

Petr Cech earned what could prove to be a valuable point for Chelsea, saving Clint Dempsey’s last-minute penalty in a 0-0 draw with Fulham on Monday.

By Steve Douglas
No image available
Article
/ 9 February 2011

Striker Drogba returns to action for Côte d’Ivoire

Striker Didier Drogba enjoyed a winning return to international football against Mali on Tuesday in his first match since last year’s World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 25 January 2011

Chelsea win 4-0 at Bolton

Drogba scored a wonder goal on Monday, ensuring the defending champions win back-to-back premiership matches for the first time since October.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 December 2010

Eto’o named African Footballer of the Year

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o was named African Footballer of the Year a record fourth time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards.

By David Legge
No image available
Article
/ 12 December 2010

Drogba, Eto’o and Gyan up for award

Strikers Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o and Asamoah Gyan have been named as finalists for Africa’s 2010 player of the year award.

By Staff Reporter
Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea
Article
/ 10 November 2010

Drogba recovering from malaria, say Chelsea

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is almost back to full fitness after being diagnosed with malaria, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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