4 Jun
Drogba injured early in Ivory Coast-Japan friendly
Captain Didier Drogba has been replaced after being injured 15 minutes into Ivory Coast’s friendly with Japan on Friday.
Drogba lay on the turf for two minutes after a high challenge by Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka, who was shown a yellow card.
Drogba limped off the field apparently with pain in his groin and right hip.
Two minutes before the challenge, Ivory Coast took the lead when Drogba’s 24-yard free kick was deflected by Tulio into his own net.
