Drogba, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers the country has ever produced, celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. For many supporters, the decision was seen as disrespectful toward a player who played a monumental role in putting Ivorian football on the global map. Many fans suggested that if international organizations and football pages could recognize Drogba’s birthday, the country’s own federation should have done the same. Others implied that the situation reflects a wider issue of the federation not giving enough recognition to past legends who helped build the reputation of Ivorian football. FKA/MAAlso, watch as Black Stars legends light up the pitch and roll back the years at the Monday Stars game

Source: GhanaWeb March 12, 2026 16:54 UTC