In Summary

• Drogba was in high spirits as he sang a joyous rendition of the national anthem while on a plane.
• In a video posted on Instagram, Drogba was captured in high spirits as he joyously sang the national anthem aboard a plane.
• Drogba, who made over 60 appearances for Ivory Coast and captained the national team from 2006 until his retirement, holds a revered status in Ivorian football.

The Ivory Coast secured a dramatic last-minute triumph over Mali with a remarkable late goal, propelling them into the semi-finals where they are set to square off against DR Congo on Wednesday with legend Drogba now saying the Ivorians are the trophys’ favourite.

He Asked the player to go for the main thing as this is there a year.

“You can do it’’ he was quoted.

In a video posted on Instagram, Drogba was captured in high spirits as he joyously sang the national anthem aboard a plane.

Drogba, who made over 60 appearances for Ivory Coast and captained the national team from 2006 until his retirement, holds a revered status in Ivorian football.

With eight successful years at Stamford Bridge from 2004–2012, Drogba remains one of Chelsea’s most celebrated players in history.

Didier Drogba enjoyed his nation’s 2-1 victory over Mali in the AFCON  quarter-finals, after the former Chelsea star was seen singing the national anthem. 

The ex-Chelsea striker made over 60 appearances for Ivory Coast, captaining the national team from 2006 until his retirement.

Having spent eight years at Stamford Bridge from 2004–2012, before returning for a brief second spell, Drogba is one of the Blues’ most-decorated players, and is also a national hero in his homeland.

Ivory Coast secured a last-minute win with an incredible late goal to send them through to the semi-finals.