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BY Pamela Ofori-Boateng, 10:14am January 19, 2018,

These African footballers are investing heavily in education back home

by Pamela Ofori-Boateng, 10:14am January 19, 2018,
Ivorian football star Didier Drogba with schoolchildren in a village in the Ivory Coast

African footballers in the diaspora often engage in developmental initiatives in their home countries as a way of giving back to society.

This could range from improving the health care system, education and social infrastructure to better the lives of people in their respective countries.

On a whole, these acts do not only lessen the pressure on African governments but they also go a long way to portray the love they have for their countries.

Here are 3 African footballers who are heavily investing in education back home.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 19, 2018

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