Chelsea hero, Didier Drogba gets his number 11 jersey from Oscar

Chelsea hero, Didier Drogba is not only back to Stamford Bridge, he has also reclaimed his number 11 jersey. Brazilian playmaker, Oscar who used to use the number has dropped it for the Ivorian.

Oscar is taking on the number 8 shirt vacated by Frank Lampard who left the club during the summer.
Drogba wrote on Chelsea website, “I am very pleased to be able to return to the number 11 shirt and I am very grateful to Oscar for allowing me to make this change.”


“Didier is a Chelsea legend and a senior player. I am happy for him to take the 11 and for me to take the 8. Lamps is another legend at this club and I hope I will be as successful in the shirt as he was.” Oscar wrote.

New signings, Didier Drogba and Thomas Vermaelen ruled out for months for injuries.

This has to be the most heart-breaking sport news at this period, particularly to Chelsea fans who have been looking forward to seeing their legend don the Blues kit and play again.
Chelsea and Barcelona’s new signings, Didier Drogba and Thomas Vermaelen have been ruled out for months for injuries. While Didier sustained an ankle injury during Chelsea’s game with Ferencváros yesterday, Thomas on the other hand sustained his; a thigh injury at the 2014 World Cup.
Meaning, Barcelona were aware of his situation but just decided to shroud that part in secrecy or how do we explain an injury just two days after he passed his medical at the Catalan club?
Thomas Vermaelen who was signed from passed from Arsenal for a £15m fee, according to Barca’s website “will undergo physiotherapy and will be unavailable for an unknown period.” Drogba on the other hand could return to action after 4-6 months.
Arsene Wenger is a smart biz man afterall. *winks*

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba retires from international football.

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has also announced his retirement from international football. The 36 year-old made 104 appearances for Ivory Coast and scored 63 goals. The ex Galatasaray forward also captained his team for 8 years, took part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. A statement on his personal website reads thus:

“It is with much sadness that I have decided to retire from international football. These past 12 years in the national team have been full of emotions. From my first call up to my last match I have always tried to give my best for my country. I am very proud to have been captain of this team for 8 years and to have contributed to placing my country on the world stage of football taking part in 3 world cups and 2 African Cup of Nation finals. I cannot convey enough thanks to the fans for all the love & support during these years. All my goals, all my caps, all our victories are for you – I love you. I also owe much gratitude to my team mates – the players with whom I have shared all these emotions and I wish you all much success for the future & a very warm welcome to the new manager.”

Didier Drogba returns to Stamford Bridge

This news will certainly gladden the hearts of many chelsea fans. Needless to say the Ivorian is revered in CFC till date. Fews months back, I told you former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba could return to England as a player-coach.

Well, the Ivorian forward’s 18-month contract with Galatasaray has been ended and he’s been offered a coaching role at Stamford Bridge and he’s expected to close in on the 1- year deal this week.

During his 8-year spell at Chelsea, he won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League. He also scored a total of 157 goals.

Mourinho tips Nigeria to make it to the next round…because of one person.

Even if you all are sleeping, you should know who that ‘one’ person is. Well, he’s no other person than Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi. The Stamford bridge boss who wrote Ghana off earlier on has backed Nigeria to make it to the next round…….. because of him.
The former Real Madrid coach was quoted in an interview: “Argentina has to be the group winner and what makes me decide for Nigeria is the fact that I have there one player there.”
He has also tipped Ivory Coast to succeed because of that player Chelsea fans still hold in high respect- Didier Drogba. “I’m very emotional, I go always with my friends.” The Portuguese added.

"Ivory Coast will always let you down, Nigeria will go furthest"- Emmanuel Adebayor offers insight into African teams ahead of Brazil 2014

Togolese international, Emmanuel Adebayor has offered an insight into some of the African teams who will represent their countries at the 2014 World Cup. Speaking to Daily Express, the former Manchester City player started with Ivory Coast which boasts of fantastic players like Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure, but his analysis of the team was a bit harsh.
“I never trust them. They are the country that will always let you down. I know all of them from the bench to the manager. Sabri Lamouchi their coach is my very good friend. How come for the last four or five years have they not won the African Cup of Nations? They have got the best striker in Europe in Didier Drogba. They have got the best midfielder today, Yaya Toure. You’ve got one of the best strikers in the league today, the one that plays at Swansea, Wilfried Bony. You have all of those players.
“But the thing is, are they going to be collective enough? I don’t know. I am not an Ivorian. They will be talking, laughing and enjoying themselves but when the time comes, they will forget about their job. There’s no togetherness. Everyone wants to be the hero. Everybody wants to be the one to finish on a high so the folks remember them for what I have done, not for what we have done as a generation, nor for what we have done as team. Everyone wants to be like a hero and that is what is killing Ivory Coast.”

The 30 year-old however spoke highly of the Nigeria squad: “Out of these teams, my choice for which of the African teams will go the furthest would be Nigeria because of their concentration. Because of Stephen Keshi the coach, he knows a lot about football and everything. He has been there as well as a player for Nigeria. And they have got Victor Moses, who is a great friend of mine, and I like the way he plays. Jon Obi Mikel played a lot for Chelsea this year and showed how good he is. Their goalkeeper is very good. Nigeria have all the ingredients to be good in the World Cup.”
The Tottenham forward has also backed the Ghanaian team to do well in the tournament. “Ghana have a good team. I hope they do well but they have done everything that is possible. Asamoah Gyan is a great player and great friend of mine but he is now playing in Dubai. He is still their main man. If he is not in form or if he does not match the level of the World Cup, then Ghana will struggle.
Indeed they will. In fact, during my time as a player, I got to know many of those who will be taking part in the World Cup for their respective African nations. Experienced players like Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari will need to be at their best to help Ghana.” He concluded.

Didier Drogba could return to Chelsea as a player-coach

I got this from only one football source; metro.co.uk. But if this is really true, Didier Drogba’s return to Stamford Bridge would be one of the best things that has ever happened to Chelsea fans. The reason isn’t far-fetched. He’s revered in Chelsea till date.
According to Metro Sports, Drogba, whose contract in his current club, Galatasaray expires in June 2014 could return to his former club, Chelsea FC as a player-coach. Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to offer the Ivorian a one year playing contract as a player and three-year coaching deal.

Yaya Toure makes a case for undervalued African players

Three-time African player of the year, Yaya Toure during an interview on Football Focus segment on BBC World News made a case for undervalued footballers in Africa. Toure who has netted a total of 22 goals this season for his club, Manchester City says African footballers deserve to be celebrated like their European counterparts. The 30 year-old UN ambassador believes the media has a major role to play in the recognition/celebration of African players.

“To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans, I don’t want to be hard and I don’t want to be negative, but I want to be honest. If we play well and we don’t have the recognition from the media, we are not going to be where we want to be. If you go to any part of Africa now, people will say, ‘yes, we know Messi, but when you come to Europe and say ‘Yaya Toure’ people will say, ‘who is that?’ Some will say they know my name but not know my face. But they will know Messi’s face.” He stated

Citing the likes of Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o who are un-appreciated despite their significant contributions at their various clubs. The Ivorian believes they also deserve to win the Ballon d’Or award, adding that there has only been one African winner of the award, which is former AC Milan and Liberia striker George Weah who won in 1995.

“Those players are more than legends for me and Africa. I am very proud to be African, I want to defend African people and I want to show to the world that African players can be as good as the Europeans and South Americans.”

Fan tattoes Drogba's name with the hair at his back

Saying former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba is being revered in England more than any other country is like stating the obvious. This English took his time to tattoo the Galatasaray striker’s name and number using the hair at his back. At least this can be erased quickly incase he changes his mind.lol

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