Didier Drogba

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Drogba made the switch to the Barclays Premiership from Marseille in July 2004 for a reported £24million. He has built up a fearsome reputation across Europe with a string of impressive performances. He has pace, touch and power and is fast becoming one of the finest forwards in the game. The Ivory Coast international signed a four-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge in November 2006.

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed that he has made his peace with the African Football Confederation (CAF). The Ivory Coast international has been shortlisted for the African Footballer of the Year award, which he won in 2006, with Michael Essien and Samuel Eto'o also being nominated. More recently, Drogba withdrew from the running for the award after losing out to Frederic Kanoute in... [more»]

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists there is no reason to rush Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou back into action despite their return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Ancelotti has confirmed that both players have returned to the club following Ivory Coast's exit from the competition. However, neither will be considered for selection for Saturday's Premier League trip to Burnley. In their... [more»]

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed that the Ivory Coast squad was "shattered" to hear about Friday's terrorist attack on the Togo national team. However, even though the Togo squad will play no part in the tournament and have flown home, the Chelsea star insists the Africa Cup of Nations must go on. The 31-year-old said: "We are ready, but the events of Friday have left us shattered. I... [more»]

Juventus striker Vincenzo Iaquinta has ruled out the possibility of heading to England with Chelsea this month. Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti was rumoured to be considering a bid for the Italy striker after losing Didier Drogba to African Cup of Nations duty for the remainder of this month. The easing of the transfer ban placed on the Stamford Bridge club for this transfer window had also added... [more»]

Ivory Coast coach Vahid Halilhodzic believes Didier Drogba may be too tired to give of his best at this month's African Cup of Nations in Angola. The striker played nine games in five weeks for Chelsea before joining up with his country, to Halilhodzic's concern. He said: "We are worried for all our players' fitness in the squad, especially players like Drogba, who are always involved in so... [more»]