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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,

These African footballers are investing heavily in education back home

Didier Drogba

Former Ivorian football star, Didier Drogba through his foundation has recently established a school in the Ivory Coast targeted at enabling children in a rural community to have access to quality education. The school is reported to have been partly funded by Nestlé and the International Cocoa Initiative. The facility includes classrooms, a kindergarten, a canteen, latrines, a football field and accommodation facilities for teachers. Didier Drogba plays for American Club Phoenix Rising. He is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivorian national team.

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

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