A stellar career with his country saw him score 65 goals in 104 appearances while he propelled the team to three World Cup tournaments.
But despite being part of a ‘golden generation’, Drogba was never crowned an African champion with the Ivory Coast suffering penalty heartbreak in two separate finals. In the 2006 Cup of Nations decider, Egypt won 4-2 in a shootout while in the 2012 final, Zambia caused a huge upset by winning 8-7 on penalties.
This summer, Drogba rejoined Chelsea on a one-year deal having spent eight years there between 2004 and 2012.
Didier Drogba announces his retirement from international football
IVORY COAST STRIKER Didier Drogba has stepped away from international football.
The 36 year-old took to social media to make the announcement, admitting he came to the decision ‘with much sadness’.
A stellar career with his country saw him score 65 goals in 104 appearances while he propelled the team to three World Cup tournaments.
But despite being part of a ‘golden generation’, Drogba was never crowned an African champion with the Ivory Coast suffering penalty heartbreak in two separate finals. In the 2006 Cup of Nations decider, Egypt won 4-2 in a shootout while in the 2012 final, Zambia caused a huge upset by winning 8-7 on penalties.
This summer, Drogba rejoined Chelsea on a one-year deal having spent eight years there between 2004 and 2012.
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