Ivory Coast all-time top scorer, Didier Drogba’s bid of becoming the next president of the Ivorian Football Association has suffered a new setback.
Drogba has failed to secure the support of the active Association of Footballers according to a statement released by the association.
Two months ago, the Chelsea legend secured zero votes from members of the Association of Former Ivorian Footballers.
The footballers’ union, headed by former teammate Cyrille Domoraud which Drogba was very hopeful of getting their support, are supporting Idriss Diallo, one of the two other candidates.
“The majority of our members decided to grant our endorsement to the list led by Mr. Idriss Diallo,” said a statement by the Association of Ivorian Footballers, adding they were remaining loyal to a grouping formed three years ago to contest the elections, before Drogba had declared his candidacy.
Diallo had also previously received the backing of the local coaches’ association.
Drogba has also failed to win the endorsement of the referees and the association of former professionals, who are supporting rival Sory Diabate, according to REUTERS.
The former striker must now receive the endorsement of the association of football medical practitioners to be able to stand in the election on Sept. 5. They are expected to a decision in the coming weeks.
On top of the endorsement of one of the special interest groups, candidates must also be nominated by three of the 14 Ligue 1 clubs and two from the lower divisions.
Drogba is contesting the Ivorian FA elections with Idriss Diallo and Sory Diabate.
Source: Kumasionlinegh.com
