Didier Drogba officially submitted his bid to become president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) in front of a large crowd on Saturday.
The 42-year-old is running to head the Francophone West African country's football governing body against Koffi Kouakou Paul, Sory Diabate and Idriss Diallo, who are the other candidates.
Despite Drogba’s popularity that stretches beyond the shores of the African continent, there are concerns in some quarters that he will not be on the ballot for the elections due on September 5.
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He needs nominations from three of the 14 Ivorian Ligue 1 clubs, two from the lower divisions as well as endorsements from coaches, doctors, current and former players and referees.