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African Legends #5: Didier Drogba - Ivory Coast's Finest

ChampionSport·26-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #5: Didier Drogba - Ivory Coast's Finest

He scored the header. He scored the penalty. He won the Champions League. But Drogba's greatest goal was bringing peace to his country.

Country: Ivory Coast Position: Striker Career: 1998-2018 Clubs: Le Mans, Guingamp, Marseille, Chelsea, Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray, Montreal Impact, Phoenix Rising


Career Highlights

  • Won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 - scored the equalizer and winning penalty
  • Won four Premier League titles with Chelsea
  • Chelsea's fourth all-time top scorer
  • Two-time African Footballer of the Year
  • His influence helped stop the Ivory Coast civil war - players begged the nation for peace

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #4 - Stay tuned!

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