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Chelsea legend Drogba on his interest in the Ivorian Football Federation presidency

The Ivory Coast legend didn’t confirm or deny recent reports of him challenging incumbent Augustin Sidy Diallo in November’s elections

Former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba was evasive when asked about his ambition to run as president of the Ivorian Football Federation (IFF).

Recent reports claimed the Elephants all-time top scorer was weighing up his chances of taking over from Augustin Sidy Diallo in the elections scheduled to be held in November.

When pressed, the former Chelsea striker spoke about his ideas for the position.

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"It's something that can interest me because I know Ivorian football well," Drogba told Radio Foot Internationale.