Gyan Supports Drogba’s Presidency Bid

By Daily sports on August 30, 2020

Following the rejection of Didier Drogba’s candidacy for the next Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) presidential elections, former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has called for the acceptance of ex-footballers in sports administration.

Gyan expressed his support for Drogba’s bid and has called for a fair playing ground ahead of next month’s election.

Drogba was declared ineligible to contest in the election by the Ivorian FA Electoral Commission this week because he did not meet the electoral requirements.

It was stated the former Chelsea and Galatasaray striker did not get enough nominations to back his candidacy but he has a five-day window to appeal the decision.

Gyan who has been playing for the Black Stars on the international scene since 2003, thinks Drogba has enough experience from his playing career to steer the affairs of the Ivorian FA.

The 42-year-old, before retiring from active football in 2018, helped Ivory Coast win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title and he also clinched two African Footballer of the Year awards amongst other laurels in Africa and Europe.

“Football legends deserve a place in administration, Didier Drogba has seen it all with the national team and club teams,” Gyan wrote in support of the Chelsea legend.

“I am for his transition into management and support his bid... allow a fair playing ground and let the people/association decide.”

Gyan is the latest football star to throw his weight behind Drogba after Yaya Toure slammed the Ivory Coast Footballers Association (AFI) for failing to back his former teammate’s bid. (Goal)

•PHOTO: Asamoah Gyan and Didier Drogba 

Source Daily sports

Posted August 30, 2020


 

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