Samia invites Drogba to be Tanzania’s AFCON 2027 ambassador

Thecitizen_co_tz | 06-05-2026 05:59am |

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania engaged in discussions with former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba on May 5, 2026. During the meeting, she extended an invitation to Drogba to serve as the ambassador for Tanzania's hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. The initiative aims to leverage Drogba's influence and experience in promoting the tournament and enhancing Tanzania's profile in the realm of international sports.

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