Didier Drogba’s decisive goal wins Chelsea the Champions League cup
Many people say that Didier Drogba is overpaid, overrated, and overestimated. Others have argued that he is vain and does not deliver what he promises. Saturday served to still many loose tongues as he went on to prove why he is considered a valuable, viable member of his team.
Vote for your favorite BBC African Footballer
BBC recently announced the five candidates for its African Footballer of the Year award and they are as follows:
Gervinho
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Shola Ameobi returns after shattering his cheekbone
Newcastle striker, Shola Ameobi, will be playing with a mask while he continues to recover from a shattered cheekbone he suffered while playing against Fulham. The team had him get acclimated to the mask so that he could be comfortable playing with it.
Shola Ameobi
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Africa’s 2011 Hottest Couples!!!
“Coffee and love tastes best when hot” -Ethiopian Proverb. That is why we are coming to you with the hottest African couples.
You may know their names, but you don’t know the fabulous woman or fantastic man behind these talented athletes, models, soccer players, musicians etc… They do not only make their fans proud, but also their friends and, most importantly, their family!
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Drogba to miss World Cup due to injury
This is sure to disappoint the many fans who were waiting to watch Didier Drogba work his magic during the World Cup in South Africa. In a friendly match against Japan Marcus Tulio Tanaka’s knee connected with his elbow, fracturing it.
Didier Drogba in pain as he walks off the field
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Benoit Assou-Ekotto is ‘More Human’
Benoit Assou-Ekotto is among the African players to feature at the More Human exhibition at Ozwald Boateng, 30 Savile Row, W1, which celebrates the impact of African players on the Premier League.
Benoît Assou Ekotto
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Drogba continues to be Chelsea’s gold
Didier Drogba continues to affirm Chelsea’s confidence in his abilities with strong performances in his games.
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard celebrate (Photo: Tom Jenkins)
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Didier Drogba endorses Product Red
Ivorian soccer player, Didier Drogba, is one of the eight footballers who have endorsed Product Red’s new partnership with NIKE. Product Red is a brand that licenses partner companies to create products that are sold on the market. A percentage of sales are then donated to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Africa. Participating retailers include Starbucks, Gap, Converse, Apple, Dell and others.
Road to the World Cup 2010
Cameroon was on fire this weekend with Samuel Eto’o and Achille Emana scoring the winning goals against Gabon in Libreville this weekend.
Achille Emana and Samuel Eto'o
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Players Devasted by Fan Deaths During World Cup Qualifier
Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou expressed shock and disbelief at the extent of fan injuries sustained during a tragedy at yesterday’s soccer match in Cote D’Ivoire against Malawi. A wall collapsed at game kickoff and 19 fans were killed and 130 injured as they tried to flee.
Drogba in Hot Water Over Coin Incident
It was hardly a surprise to hear that Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for throwing a coin back into the crowd. Drogba hurled a coin into a section of Burnley supporters following his goal in Chelsea’s shock Carling Cup defeat at Stamford Bridge lat week Wednesday. He has until Monday evening to respond, with a hearing planned for Tuesday. In addition, Drogba, 30, made a single-finger gesture before throwing the coin back following his 27th-minute goal, but there have been no reports of any spectators being injured.
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