Former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba is reportedly nursing ambitions of contesting the country’s Football Federation presidency.
The ex-Elephant captain reportedly wants to challenge incumbent Augustin Sidy Diallo as president of the Ivorian Football Federation (IFF).
The country will soon go to congress to elect a Football Federation president, with the election scheduled for November.
According to a report by L’Equipe, the 41-year-old would relish taking up the role having hang up his boots.
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Drogba recently joined the Confederation of African Football as an advisor to president Ahmad Ahmad.
He also has close ties with Ivorian side Williamsville Athletic Club, where he serves as a member of the executive committee.
The former Chelsea striker holds legendary status in his country, having played for the Elephants for 12 years.
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Drogba scored 65 goals in 105 international games played for the Ivory Coast during the time.
