Didier Tebily Drogba has had one of the best footballing careers as an African after winning the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea Fc and been named in the EPL Hall of Fame.
Having the love for the sports at hearts, Drogba wanted to be in the helm of affairs where he would have direct influence on the running of football in Cote d’Ivoire but his first attempt running for office failed.
The Chelsea Fc superstar took the time out to prepare himself again for the battle to the top of football administration in Cote d’Ivoire and his hustle to gain nomination was one to talk about.
With the issues surrounding his candidature resolved, Didier Tebily Drogba contested Diallo Yacine Idriss and Diabate Sory.
Didier Drogba looked the favourite going into the election but the unfortunate always surface after elections. As many media housed reported in breaking the victory of Didier Drogba on the outcome of the election, the official results were still yet to be released.
A popular phrase in Ghana during the parliamentary elections saw one candidate saying, “Fear delegates”. Drogba during his intro and mounting the podium to give a brief was a winner from site and with the smiles on his face, you could tell he is winning the elections without hustle but things went sour.
After the elections, the most cheered for candidate Didier Tebily Drogba was booted out after amassing just 21 votes out of a possible 127.
He could not believe his eyes with the shock on his face. Many were surprised as they thought he was going to join Samuel Eto’o Fils as one of the greats to be in charge of their respective nations football administration high.
Diallo Yacine Idriss pulled 59 votes Diabate Sory pulled 50 votes as Didier Tebily Drogba pulled 21 votes.
As many are shocked at the outcome, Drogba will be recounting the moments of late Sir John a parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party whose words “fear delegates” became a national slogan.
Better luck to EPL Hall of Famer, Didier Drogba in his future endeavors.
Shuaeeb Is a seasoned sportswriter, social worker, and philanthropist. He has been renowned for his support of disabled sports persons and championing for equal rights and opportunities for all sports persons. He is also a father of 4 children and married to His partner Moana who is of Australian descent. He currently does sports volunteering and disability support work aside from writing for this August media.
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