Audio By Carbonatix
Didier Drogba’s quest to lead Cote d’ivoire football received a major blow after former players unanimously voted for his rival.
Eleven out of fourteen members of Association of Former Ivorian Footballers (FIF) endorsed Sory Diabate for the top job with three members abstaining.
Drogba and Idriss Diallo, who is the president FIF vice president received no votes. The vote was taken through video conferencing.
Sory is the president of Professional Football League of Cote d’ivoire.
Before declaring his candidature, he was endorsed by 48 professional clubs making him the most favourite to replace Augustin Sidy DIALLO the current Ivorian Football Federation president.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Tryton Motors and JAC Motors reach agreement to become official GFA vehicle partner
5 minutes -
It’s very tough to be a musician in Ghana; everything is a loss – Camidoh
21 minutes -
Ghana has technical capacity, but capital remains key constraint in mining sector – Dr Boateng
23 minutes -
Don’t accept financial terms blindly – Amma Gyampo advises consumers
26 minutes -
Senegal president appoints economist as prime minister after political rift
32 minutes -
Ghanaian participation in extractive sector must increase – Expert
1 hour -
Government must make industrialisation a condition in mining contracts — Ayi-Owoo
1 hour -
Inside Audit Report: Check the alleged inflated contracts in 2023 African Games
1 hour -
J.Derobie reunites with Gold Up Music on new dancehall release ‘Start Over’
1 hour -
Mawuli School PTA donates desks, water tanks to improve academic environment
1 hour -
Hybrid funding approach key to strengthening local mining participation — Mineral economist
2 hours -
Rotary Club donates classroom furniture to PRESEC Legon, partners with OSP to inspire students on integrity
2 hours -
Ghana should focus on maximising mining revenues, not nationalisation – UMaT lecturer
2 hours -
Pushing for 100% state ownership of mining is risky – Dr. Sarkodie warns
2 hours -
‘Super El Niño’ threat puts Africa at critical climate crossroads – Report
2 hours