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Didier Drogba 'not surprised' after Ivorian federation presidency bid rejected

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Didier Drogba has five days to appeal the decision.PHOTO: AFP

Didier Drogba was not surprised by the electoral commission of the Ivory Coast Football Federation's (FIF) rejection of the former Chelsea and international striker's presidency bid, his staff said Thursday (Aug 27).

FIF's election has turned into a soap opera marred by incessant infighting, attracting international attention with Fifa telling the body to cancel the vote.

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