Toure shortlisted for African Footballer of the Year title

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 19:10

Yaya Toure remained on course to be named African Footballer of the Year for a record-equalling third successive time after being named on Wednesday as one of the three finalists for the award to be handed out later this month.

Mourinho challenges Chelsea stars to deal with pressure like Drogba, Ibrahimovic

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:17

Jose Mourinho is ready to crank up the pressure in a bid to bring out the killer instinct in his Chelsea players like he did with Didier Drogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to reports.

Didier Drogba on target as Galatasaray sweep past Copenhagen in Champions League

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 09:46

Galatasaray`s Ivorian duo Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue helped the Turkish club to a comfortable 3-1 win over FC Copenhagen.

UEFA Champions League: Roberto Mancini`s Galatasaray stun jaded Juventus

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 09:02

Juventus were stunned by a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at home to Galatasaray after scoring two late goals to virtually seal certain victory in another frustrating Champions League Group B clash on Wednesday.

Mourinho wants Drogba back at Chelsea

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 21:53

While former Chelsea player Didier Drogba visited the club`s training ground, new manager Jose Mourinho is hopeful he could have the Ivory Coast player back in his team, after having a private chat with the player earlier this week.

Didier Drogba robbed in Cote d’Ivoire

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:56

Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba was robbed in his hotel while on holiday in Abidjan, Cote d`Ivoire last week.

Drogba denies racist chanting will force him out of Turkey

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 08:39

The Ivorian remains happy in Turkey and referred to the latest incident as an "individual act", while Pierre Webo was saddened by fan discrimination.

Champions League: Real Madrid make it to last four despite loss

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 08:43

Real Madrid were made to sweat in Istanbul but held on for a 3-2 defeat away to Galatasaray, a result which nevertheless assured their passage into the last four of the Champions League with a 5-3 victory on aggregate.

Drogba hints at possible reunion with Mourinho at Chelsea

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 18:23

Galatasaray footballer Didier Drogba has said that he believes that Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has `unfinished business` at Chelsea, adding that he is open to reunion with him if the Portuguese makes a return to Stamford Bridge this summer.

UEFA Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs Galatasary

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 10:33

Real Madrid have a fully-fit squad at their disposal for the Champions League quarter-final first-leg meeting with Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Drogba axed from FIFA World Cup Qualifier squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 13:21

Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba has been left out of Cote d`Ivoire’s World Cup qualifier against Gambia scheduled to be played on Saturday in the nation’s capital Abidjan.