Tag: Drogba

DROGBA LAUDS ASHTON OVER ‘STRIKER’ PRAISE

Didier Drogba was grateful for the accolade bestowed on him by former West Ham United and Norwich City striker Dean Ashton who joined talkSPORT Drive earlier this month to talk about Didier Drogba and how the Chelsea legend changed the way strikers played in the Premier League. Ashton said Didier Drogba could do everything as…



DIALLO WINS IVORY COAST PRESIDENCY AHEAD OF DROGBA

For weeks, Drogba – FIFA’s preferred candidate for the role – had trumpeted his candidacy as the one that would clean up the domestic game and bring change, but Drogba and his “renaissance” campaign had clearly not read the room. However critics had said that Drogba had paid little or no attention to Ivory Coast…



Drogba’s son signs for Guingamp

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba’s son Isaac has signed his first contract with Guingamp, meaning fans will soon be able to watch him live in French football matches.  His son, who is currently 17 years old, has spent some time with the Chelsea academy prior to his move to the French side. He is following…



Didier Drogba hails Tammy Abraham after netting his first Premier League goal

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has heaped praise on Tammy Abraham after he bagged his first Premier League goal in Swansea City’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. The on-loan Blues striker has previously spoken about how Drogba was an inspiration to him in his formative years, and the Ivorian was quick to hail the…



Romelu Lukaku insists he is no ‘Didier Drogba’

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has dismissed suggestions that he is in the mould of former Chelsea great Didier Drogba whilst adding that he has a long way to progress in his career. The Belgium international had made a good early impression following his £75m switch from Everton. Lukaku spent his initial career with Chelsea…



Chelsea keeping tabs on Montreal Impact winger on Drogba’s advice

Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on the development of Montreal Impact winger Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla under the recommendation of club great Didier Drogba. Tabla, 18, has come through the youth system in the Impact ranks, and he had trained alongside Drogba during the Ivorian’s one-year stay with the Canadian outfit. The youngster opened his goalscoring…