Drogba gets permission to play for Ivory Coast

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has confirmed he will play for the Ivory Coast in the African Nations Cup – with Jose Mourinho’s full blessing.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005 - 15:25

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has confirmed he will play for the Ivory Coast in the African Nations Cup – with Jose Mourinho’s full blessing.

It had been thought the Chelsea boss was not keen on the 27-year-old striker joining up with his country in January with the Premiership champions in search of more silverware at home and abroad.

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