Ivory Coast football legend Didier Drogba failed in his bid to become president of his country's Football Association, after he was eliminated from the first round of voting in the elections.
The Ivory Coast federation stated via the Internet that Yassin Idriss Diallo was elected president of the federation, after defeating his rival, Suri Diabate, with 63 votes, compared to 61 in the second round.
Drogba, 44, led his country in a golden period of his career, which saw him win the African Player of the Year award twice, and he also received great appreciation in his country, which holds the title of historical top scorer for its team.
Drogba's titles include winning the 2012 European Champions League with Chelsea, in addition to 4 English Premier League titles, the same as the FA Cup, and he also won the League Cup 3 times.