Didier Drogba's $135,000 Wrist Watch Steals Show During Moment of Despair at AFCON

• Didier Drogba watches Cote d'Ivoire versus Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan
• The former Chelsea star was spotted in an expensive Richard Millie watch
• Cote d'Ivoire have been handed a lifeline at the Africa Cup of Nations

Didier Drogba can finally breathe a sigh of relief after Cote d'Ivoire were handed a lifeline at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The AFCON hosts sneaked into the last 16 of the competition after days of waiting on tenterhooks for the first round to end. Luckily for The Elephants, Morocco did them a favour after beating Zambia, allowing them to progress as one of the best third-placed sides.

Cote d'Ivoire found themselves in a difficult position after losing to Equatorial Guinea 4-0 at the Stade Alassane Outarra Stadium on Monday in Ebimpe.

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In the stands watching was the legendary Didier Drogba. The former Chelsea forward was pictured in a moment of despair as his beloved country were getting walloped by the Equatoguineans.

While Drogba looked embarrassed watching from the VIP section, it was his exclusive Richard Mille RM 61-01 Yohan Blake Monochrome wristwatch that stole the spotlight.

The timepiece valued at $135,000 is limited to a mere 50 pieces across the world and was elegantly worn by the ex-footballer, according to Superwatchman.

Drogba's career on the field was nothing short of excellence, guiding Chelsea to multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League.

However, he also matches his reputation off the pitch with a measured life of opulence.

Cote d'Ivoire will now face champions Senegal in the last 16 of AFCON in Yamoussoukro, per Sky Sports.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Chelsea legend Didier Drogba could not believe his eyes as he watched Cote d'Ivoire get battered by Equatorial Guinea in their Group A game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The former Cote d'Ivoire captain was in the stands as the host nation suffered one of their worst-ever defeats at the tournament, leaving their slim chance of progressing bleak.

A second-half masterclass from the Nzalang Nacional saw them add three goals to the first-half strike from Emiliano Nsue to leave the Alassane Outarra Stadium 4-0 winners.