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EXTRA TIME: Football world celebrates Didier Drogba at 40

The two-time African Footballer of the Year is a year older today and tributes have poured in from all corners

Fifa, Caf and top European clubs celebrated former Cote d'Ivoire international and African football legend Didier Drogba who clocked 40 on Sunday.

Former Cote d'Ivoire gaffer and current Morocco coach, Herve Renard joined Salomon Kalou and Michael Essien in sending birthday wishes to the Phoenix Rising star.

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ud83cudf82Happy 40th birthday, ud83cudde8ud83cuddeeDidier Drogba! pic.twitter.com/zXHUsxrqh3 — FIFA World Cup ud83cudfc6 (@FIFAWorldCup) March 11, 2018

Happy Birthday, Chelsea hero @didierdrogba!