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Weah, Drogba and other African legends join FIFA’s global panel to combat racism in football

Weah, Drogba and other African legends join FIFA’s global panel to combat racism in football

by Ibikunle Salako
6 September 2025
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Five African football greats are among 16 former players named to a new FIFA panel channelled towards strengthening the fight against racism in the sport, Afrosport reports. George Weah (Liberia), Didier Drogba (Cote d’Ivoire), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), and Mercy Akide (Nigeria) are all part of the dedicated players’ voice panel. FIFA initially announced plans for the panel during its annual congress in Thailand...

Drogba defends former boss Mourinho amid racism claims 

by Ibikunle Salako
27 February 2025
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Former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba on Wednesday leapt in support of his old coach Jose Mourinho amid the ongoing racism claims against the Portuguese, Afrosport reports. Mourinho was accused by Galatasaray of making racist remarks after Monday's goalless draw at RAMS Park in a Turkish Super Lig clash, which had Slovenian official Slavko Vincic as referee. The 62-year-old said the Galatasaray bench had been "jumping...

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea legend Drogba sends encouraging message to Senegalese forward

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea legend Drogba sends encouraging message to Senegalese forward

by Ibikunle Salako
22 April 2024
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Nicolas Jackson may have endured a tough start to his life at Stamford Bridge, but the Senegalese forward is not the reason why Chelsea have struggled this season. The 22-year-old, who joined the London club in a £32 million move last summer, has netted 13 goals and provided five assists in 37 matches across all competitions, including scoring ten goals in the Premier League. However, his...

‘Chelsea playing without identity & leaders’ – Mikel cries out amid poor form

‘Chelsea playing without identity & leaders’ – Mikel cries out amid poor form

by Afrosport
13 December 2023
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Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has slammed his former club Chelsea for their poor results in the Premier League. Mikel charged Mauricio Pochettino's men to rediscover their form as they currently occupy the 12th spot in the league table. A 2-1 loss to Manchester United followed by last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Everton means Chelsea have now suffered back-to-back defeats in the English top-flight. Mikel...

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