Didier Drogba
The 36 year old Ivorian said a good bye to international football this month. Didier Drogba was a revelation for Ivory Coast. Before his debut in 2002, Ivory Coast had never qualified for World Cup. But in the presence of Drogba, Ivory Coast went on to qualify in all three World Cups since 2006.
Even at the age of 36 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Drogba remained an inspiration for his team. In 2014 World Cup, Ivory Coast scored 4 goals in 136 minutes with Drogba on the pitch and failed to score a single goal in 134 minutes without him. Even though his team couldn’t make through the pool round but these numbers speak volumes about his abilities.
Drogba was also part of the team which reached the finals of African Cup of Nations twice. Drogba lead his team for almost 8 years. In the recent past his relationship with the former coach Sabri Lamouchi were strained. Drogba scored 65 goals in 104 matches. Read More ..
