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LYON, FRANCE – JULY 07:  Former footballer, Didier Drogba is seen in the stands prior to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Marianna Massey – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Controversy dogs Drogba’s top-job attempts

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

El-Hadary has been a permanent fixture in any success Egypt has had in almost three decades. (Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters)

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

Dodging relegation: Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner

Top four race dies with a whimper

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

The annual horse races in Mparane

Samuel Eto’o: ‘You have to dream’

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

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".

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.

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.

Didier Drogba and José Mourinho in deep discussion at a Chelsea training session.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Didier Drogba has agreed in principle to an 18-month deal with the Serie A champions Juventus.

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.

Drogba has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Shanghai Shenhua for a reported salary of $300 000 a week.

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.

Drogba has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Shanghai Shenhua for a reported salary of $300 000 a week.

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.

Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes congratulates Chelsea’s Didier Drogba after victory over Bayern Munich on May 19.

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.

Chelsea on the up after Barcelona stumble

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.

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.

It’s ‘Europe’ vs Africa at Afcon final

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.

Mali and Ghana break through to Afcon semis

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.

Power to the Cup Nobodies

Power to the Cup Nobodies

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