“I have to set the record straight, he does…”, Emmanuel Eboué makes surprising revelations about Didier Drogba

Emmanuel Eboué has decided to stop remaining silent in the face of repeated attacks on his former team-mate Didier Drogba. The controversies surrounding the Ivorian striker, notably the missed penalty in the 2012 CAN final against Zambia, have prompted Eboué to set the record straight.

Some detractors had accused Drogba of deliberately missing the penalty to prevent Côte d’Ivoire from winning the trophy, putting forward arguments as far-fetched as they were insulting. But Gabrielle Lemaire’s partner chose not to respond to these rumours. This silence was not shared by Emmanuel Eboué, who came to his defense in no uncertain terms:

“Among the footballers who are most proud of their country and ready to give their all for Côte d’Ivoire, Didier Drogba is in the front line. I’ve heard absurd things about him missing that penalty because he’s Bhété. That’s ridiculous and petty. Didier loves his country deeply, and he’s proved that time and time again, all over the world.”

This is not the first time that Emmanuel Eboué has spoken out in defense of Drogba. A few months earlier, another controversy erupted after a generous gesture by the former Chelsea player. Drogba had donated balls and sports equipment to Eboué’s training center, an initiative that was initially applauded but later mocked.

In a video published at the time, Eboué expressed his gratitude:

“This morning, my big brother Didier Drogba gave me 10 quality balls for my training center. Thank you and long life to you.”

These words triggered a wave of criticism on social networks. But, determined to silence the bad tongues, Eboué returned to the charge with some clarifications:

“Since the creation of my club, Didier Drogba is the only one to have supported me by sending me balls and equipment. And he’s promised me that this is just the beginning. I’m looking forward to it!

This statement testifies to the deep esteem and friendship between the two former Elephants. Despite the controversy, Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboué continue to show their solidarity and attachment to Côte d’Ivoire.