Another Blow to Drogba’s FIF Presidency Campaign

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 02:36 pm

Last Leg of Campaign

Another setback for Ivorian soccer star Didier Drogba on Tuesday when the Association of the Nation’s Players (AFI) announced its backing of current Ivorian Football Federation vice-president (FIF), Idriss Diallo. A harsh blow to Drogba’s FIF presidency campaign — upon officially registering to run earlier today, as this is the fourth out of the five eligible bodies to not sponsor the greatest goal scorer in the history of the national team.

The AFI statement reads, “In accordance with the majority of its members, the board of directors has decided to grant the AFI’s sponsorship to the list headed by Idriss Diallo. This choice is in line with the recommendation made by two-thirds of the delegates at the end of last Friday’s meeting” said the AFI in a statement signed by its secretary-general Aruna Dindane, another former international.”

Diallo also has backing from The Coaches’ Association – as well as from the former internationals Bonaventure Kalou, Cyril Domoraud and Ahmed Ouattara, in the 5 September election.

In light of the recent disappointment, Drogba reiterated his platform, “Our football is not… Our football is not going well, it’s no secret. That’s why my team and I are committed to the rebirth of Ivorian football.”

(AFP)