Chelsea and Ivory Coast Legend and former striker has resigned from his position as the Vice President of Ivory Coast Football Association. He also relinquished his position in the Steering Committee.
Drogba in the letter of his resignation vented his anger at what he termed, the inaction of the Football Association and their lack of commitment in defending players right.
He also pointed out that there was also a lack of coherence in association.
The letter read:
“To all Ivorian football players … I hereby announce that a few weeks ago, I took the decision to resign from my position as vice-president of the AFI and at the same time from its Steering Committee.
“We are all aware of the financial difficulties you are facing in the face of the inaction of the majority of the leaders of the AFI, which is supposed to represent you and defend your rights and interests.
“The AFI is at a standstill. It no longer meets your needs or expectations. The bad decisions that have followed one another have led to the deterioration of the very fundamentals of the organisation.
“I join in your incomprehension in the face of this flagrant lack of coherence,” he added. “The AFI belongs to you (the players). Be firmly convinced, it will be returned to you.”
Recall that during the last elections, the AFI refused to back Drogba in his quest to become the President of the Football Association.
It is thought that this move, made is in line with his ambition to lead the country’s Football Association.
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