d'Ivoire's 28-man squad for the World Cup qualifier against The Gambia
next weekend. The Ivorians listed the players who will be involved
in the tie in Abidjan on their federation's website without giving a
reason for the former Chelsea player's absence.
Five other players involved in the Africa Cup of Nations at the start
of the year have also been left out by coach Sabri Lamouchi.
Galatasaray defender Emmanuel Eboue, Real Zaragoza midfielder Romaric,
and Dijon goalkeeper Daniel Yeboah all miss out, as do Paris St
Germain full back Siaka Tiene and Kuban Krasnodar defender Igor Lolo.
Drogba was dropped by Lamouchi for one match at the Nations Cup but
both denied there was any tension between the two men.
The Ivorians were the favourites to win in South Africa but were
knocked out at the quarter-final stage by eventual champions Nigeria.
35-year-old Drogba, who was short of match fitness in South Africa
after having a brief stint in Chinese football, has since helped
Galatasaray qualify for the European Champions League quarter-finals.
The Ivorians lead World Cup Group C with four points from two games.
Tanzania are second with three points, Morocco have two and Gambia are
bottom on one point.
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