Didier Drogba mobbed by fans as he enters Ivorian FA presidential race

Written by MAX FM on August 3, 2020

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, was mobbed by thousands of adoring fans as he submitted his candidacy to become president of Ivory Coast football.

The 42-year-old will compete with four other hopefuls for the position after launching his bid in the country’s economic capital Abidjan.

The elections to be top chief at the Cote d’Ivoire Football Federation take place on September 5.

And the former striker hopes his achievements throughout his distinguished club career and with The Elephants will help him be voted in.

Indeed the surrounding streets were full of fans desperate to get a glimpse of their idol, carry banners, and wearing T-shirts adorned with Drogba’s face.

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However, despite his popularity with football fans in the country, he is still not certain to be on the ballot.

Drogba needs nominations from three of the 14 Ligue 1 clubs and two from the lower divisions.

The two-time African Football of the Year also must have the endorsement of any of five special interest groups of coaches, doctors, current and former players, and referees, according to Reuters.