Didier Drogba loved Ivory Coast’s thrilling Africa Cup of Nations triumph sat alongside his attractive WAG.
The Chelsea legend watched his countrymen defeat Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday (February 11) in what was The Elephants’ first AFCON title since 2015. While Drogba, 45, by no means received the event throughout his taking part in days, he received to benefit from the victory as a staunch supporter alongside his glamorous girlfriend, Gabrielle Lemaire.
The pair have been inseparable in the course of the remaining on the Stade Alassane Ouattara-Ebimpe apart from a quick second when the previous Ivory Coast captain ran in celebration following Franck Kessie’s equaliser within the 62nd minute.
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A wonderful winner from Sebastien Haller despatched the house crowd wild. It was Ivory Coast’s third AFCON title of their historical past.
While a lot of the eye of the cameras throughout the stadium was on Drogba, they could not assist however deal with the beautiful Lemaire who’s been in a relationship with the Ivory Coast legend for a variety of years after they went public with their romance in early 2022.
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They attended a Formula E race collectively in Saudi Arabia which grabbed the eye of the media they usually’ve since been liked up with Drogba posted photos of them on social media.
While Drogba is a legend on the planet of soccer, Lemaire is a profitable particular person in her personal proper as in response to her Instagram bio, she is an entrepreneur, and CEO of Barons Agence Consil En Communication, in addition to vice-president of the Didier Drogba Foundation.
(Image: Instagram/gabrielle_lemaire)
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The pair’s blossoming relationship got here a yr after the four-time Premier League winner introduced his break up from ex-wife Lalla Diakite in January 2021, following 20 years collectively and three youngsters.
Drogba took to Instagram to announce their separation the place he wrote: “I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life. But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.
“We stay very shut, and our primary priorities have been to guard our kids and our household’s personal life. May God bless you.”