In Abidjan, the sport academy fueling Ivory Coast’s football dreams

In the heart of Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, dozens of teenagers in red and green football gears are training with one dream in mind: to become the next Didier Drogba. 

They are members of the Africa Sport Academy, a programme that helps young football hopefuls achieving their goal, of playing for a European club one day. 

The Academy was founded by former international player Michel Goba, who played in French clubs in the 80s,…