Didier Drogba conferred with chieftaincy title in Ivory Coast

- Didier Drogba has been impacting lives in his country through his foundation

- The 42-year-old is currently in Niable where he is empowering those who need help

- His kind gestures have seen him given a chieftaincy title

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Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has been conferred with a traditional chieftaincy title in his home country of Ivory Coast.

The 42-year-old Champions League winner was named the Nanan Kadio Morokro III of Niable village on Tuesday, December 15.

The traditional title was bestowed upon the Premier League icon by the founder of the village Nanan Kouakou Kouao the Patient III.

According to ivoirematin, the former Ivory Coast captain was enthroned in the pure Akan tradition and received the attributes of a chief.

The former Blues goal poacher is currently in Niable with his foundation as part of a social work marked by the delivery of digital libraries and school kits to local schools.

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Drogba earned the prestigious role just weeks after he was crowned with the 2020 UEFA President's award.

TUKO.co.ke reported the former striker beat the likes of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi to win the accolade.

The European football governing body made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, October 1, during the live draw of the 2020/21 Champions League group stages.

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Drogba was one of the best strikers in the world during his active playing days for Chelsea where he won the Premier League and also the Champions League titles.

The 42-year-old Ivorian played 92 Champions League games scoring 44 goals which was an incredible record for the African football legend.

During his time at Chelsea, Didier Drogba won four Premier League titles, four FA Cup, two Community Shield and one Champions League.

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