Ivory Coast FA Election: Drogba Records Zero Vote

Ivory Coast FA Election: Drogba Records Zero Vote

by Sampson Adedeji

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba’s quest to lead Ivory Coast football received a major blow after former players unanimously voted for his rival.

The former Olympic Marseille star could not get any vote out of the 14 members in the Association, 11 voted for his rival, league president Sory Diabate, while three members were absent.

The third candidate, the current Vice President, Idriss Diallo also got no votes from the ex-players.

The results of the election, which was done via video conferencing, has reportedly sparked a massive debate in the Ivory Coast.

Drogba had been the massive favourite going into the polls, particularly after experienced administrator Eugene Diomande withdrew from the race and publicly backed the former Ivorian captain.

Drogba will hope to have better luck when members of the Active Footballers Association, the coaches, referees and the physios also cast their votes.