Ivory Coast's former soccer player Didier Drogba addresses a news conference after the inauguration ceremony of a new school building constructed by the Didier Drogba Foundation at Pokou Kouamekro, Gagnoa, Ivory Coast, January 17, 2018. [REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon]Didier Drogba’s hopes of becoming the next president of the Ivory Coast’s football federation has suffered a serious setback after the failure of his fellow players to support his candidacy. SEE ALSO: Manchester United stay fifth after Southampton grab late levellerDiallo had also previously received the backing of the local coaches’ association. Drogba has also failed to win the endorsement of the referees and the association of former professionals, who are supporting rival Sory Diabate. On top of the endorsement of one of the special interest groups, candidates must also nominated by three of the 14 Ligue 1 clubs and two from the lower divisions.

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