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.
Drogba according to the university was deserving of the award in recognition of his contributions to nation-building and restoration of peace in his country.
The 43-year-old 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.
Didier Drogba has been applauded for his relentless effort of bringing the Ivorian civil war to an end. After Côte d’Ivoire secured qualification for the World Cup in 2005 following their 1-0 win over Sudan, the 43-year-old made a clarion call to all and sundry that made up the Ivory Coast to put a halt to their wrangling and ensure that peace and stability reign in the country.
