Didier Drogba enjoyed his country’s 2-1 win over Mali in the AFCON quarter-finals after the former Chelsea star was seen singing the national anthem.
Comment live on InstagramDrogba was cheerfully singing the national anthem on a plane.
A former Chelsea striker, Drogba played more than 60 games for Ivory Coast and captained the national team from 2006 until his retirement.
Having spent eight years at Stamford Bridge from 2004 to 2012, Drogba is one of the Blues’ most decorated players.
Ivory Coast secured a last-minute winner with an incredible late goal, sending them through to the semi-finals.
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The host country experienced a dramatic last few minutes of play in the quarter-final
Didier Drogba shared his live reaction to Ivory Coast’s late victory on Instagram
Oumar Diakite shot the ball in from a cross from Seko Fofana
Oumar Diakite scored in extra time after the match had been sent to extra time, with a 120+3 minute winner for the host nation.
Moments after finding the back of the net from outside the penalty area following a corner, Diakite was sent off for his wild celebration.
Mali’s Hamari Traore followed seconds later after surrounding the referee before the referees were escorted for their safety.
When the final whistle blew, Ivory Coast continued their wild celebrations and booked a spot in the semi-finals of AFCON.