José Mourinho to Visit Ivory Coast for World Food Programme Campaign
Abidjan is set to welcome a high-profile visitor on June 11, as José Mourinho, Chelsea’s renowned head coach and former mentor to Didier Drogba, arrives in the Ivorian capital for the first time.
According to the Ivorian news outlet lintelligentdabidjan.ci, Mourinho will be in Côte d’Ivoire as part of his role as Ambassador Against Hunger for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a position he assumed in mid-May 2014. His visit underscores his commitment to supporting global efforts to combat hunger, especially among schoolchildren.
During his three-day stay, Mourinho will travel to Yamoussoukro on June 12 to tour school canteens supported by the WFP, witnessing firsthand the impact of food aid programs on vulnerable communities. The visit highlights the former Chelsea manager’s dedication to humanitarian causes beyond the football pitch.
Recognized globally as one of football’s greatest tacticians, Mourinho’s presence in Ivory Coast is not only significant for his humanitarian work but also marks a personal return to the country of his former protégé, Didier Drogba, one of Africa’s most celebrated footballers.
The “Special One” is scheduled to conclude his visit on June 13, leaving a lasting impression both as a football icon and a committed advocate in the fight against hunger.
