Even in the absence of their star player Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast showcased their prowess with a remarkable 3-0 victory against Gambia during the third day of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The goals were scored by W. Bony (49th, Penalty), Y. Toure, and S. Kalou in an impressive display.
Despite the disappointment of the quarter-final elimination in the CAN 2013, Ivory Coast supporters, who had previously expressed discontent with Drogba and his generation, were heard demanding the presence of the Galatasaray striker at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium. In a video published by the Ivorian site abidjan.net, fans could be heard chanting, “We want Drogba,” indicating that the former African Golden Ball winner still holds a special place in the hearts of his compatriots.
