Mohammed Shosanya
Didier Drogba,former international football star,has signed a four year contract as new head coach of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire,to win the next two Africa Cup of Nations and lead the country to clinch the 2026 World Cup.
The current appointment is the first experience for Drogba in his coaching career as a coach after getting the UEFA PRO license .
He said:” It’s a pleasure for me to be back in Africa and starting my coaching career with my country. I talked with Yaya Touré to join me as an assistant coach and I’m waiting his decision, maybe he will accept to join me.
“The president of the country sir Alassane Ouattara wants to see Cote d’Ivoire players holding the 2026 World Cup title, I will be expelled from my country definitely and my nationality will be withdrawn from me if I dont achieve this goal ” .