Didier Drogba urges better working conditions for African players

Didier Drogba is calling for professional players in Africa to get better treatment

Former Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba has called on Africa’s clubs to improve the treatment of footballers.

The honorary president of the African division of FIFPro was reacting to an employment survey published by the global players’ union last month.

The survey showed Africa’s footballers are often paid late and are prone to physical and mental abuse.

“Professional footballers in many African countries do not have the clearly defined status they deserve – or any status at all,” the 38-year-old said in a statement.

“In Africa, football is not like other jobs. For many players, it’s their only source of income and it takes up all of their time.

“Half of the players (in Africa) questioned said they’d had problems getting paid on time in the last two years. That’s …

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