Lagos in lockdown as Africa virus closures spread (Guardian) Africa’s largest city Lagos was deserted Tuesday after Nigeria locked down its economic hub and shuttered its capital, in the continent’s latest effort to break the juggernaut of coronavirus. Businesses were…
Didier Drogba snubbed Chelsea coaching offer to pursue top Ivorian FA job (Metro)
Didier Drogba says he was offered a ‘perfect’ coaching role at Chelsea but rejected a return to Stamford Bridge so he could bid to become the next president of the Ivorian FA. The 41-year-old hung up his boots at the…
Nemanja Vidic discusses the time Chelsea legend Didier Drogba wanted to punch him (Metro)
Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has spoken about the time he nearly came to blows with Didier Drogba in one of his many on-pitch battles with the ex-Chelsea frontman. The two sides dominated the Premier League over a period…
Didier Drogba backs Frank Lampard to replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager (Metro)
Didier Drogba believes Frank Lampard would be an excellent choice to take over from Maurizio Sarri as the next Chelsea manager, with the Italian set to join Juventus. The Serie A champions are expecteDidier Drogbad to announce Sarri’s arrival in…
Drogba claims key role in Chelsea’s £32m capture of Kante (Goal)
Drogba has revealed that he advised those at Stamford Bridge to make a move for the French midfielder shortly after he joined Leicester Chelsea legend Didier Drogba claims to have played an important role in the club’s capture of N’Golo…
Didier Drogba reveals the role he played in Chelsea signing N’Golo Kante (Metro)
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed he played a pivotal role in the London club signing N’Golo Kante back in 2016. Chelsea acquired Kante from Leicester City following his remarkable efforts during the Foxes’ 2015-16 Premier League-winning season. The…
Carragher Reveals Liverpool’s Drogba Secret (DailySports)
According to Jamie Carragher, former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was “a real force of nature” who “changed the way” Liverpool defended. Ex-Reds defender Carragher revealed that the Anfield outfit had their approach to Drogba’s immense ability which, simply, was to…
Jose Mourinho would win Premier League titles at Man City – Didier Drogba (Metro)
Jose Mourinho would have won the Premier League ‘two or three times’ if he was manager of Manchester City, according to Didier Drogba. Chelsea hero Drogba worked with Mourinho at Stamford Bridge and believes he is still the right man…
Cultists arrested for terrorising Lagos community, murder (Punch) * INEC pledges commitment to credible elections in 2019 (Guardian)
Cultists arrested for terrorising Lagos community, murder (Punch) The residents of Iju Ishaga community of Lagos State have heaved a sigh of relief following the arrest of four suspected cult members said to be terrorising the area by the police.…
Veteran Drogba loses USL Cup final (BBC)
Didier Drogba has lost what could be the final game of his career, as Phoenix Rising were beaten 1-0 by Louisville City FC in the United Soccer League Cup final. The former Chelsea striker, 40, has said this will be…