Drogba awarded honorary degree by Cote D’Ivoire University

Former Chelsea and Cote D’Ivoire striker, Didier Drogba has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sciences and Technology of Africa Network (RUSTA) in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire.

The citadel of learning noted that Drogba was deserving of the award in recognition of his contributions to nation-building and restoration of peace in his country.

The 43-year-old football idol, in the company of his mother, Clotilde Drogba received the degree in person at the university premises.

The two-time African Footballer of the Year was honoured for his charitable work and his role in bringing stability to the West African country.

The information scooped from Gaol.com, submitted that Drogba’s peace-keeping contribution dates back to 2005 when he halted a civil war that had spanned three years after they secured qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win over Sudan.