Ivory Coast: Didier Drogba lends his support to Nicolas Pépé | OneFootball

Pépé left out: Drogba responds!

Côte d'Ivoire: Didier Drogba shows support for Nicolas Pépé

Nicolas Pépé was recently the target of vicious racist attacks on social media, following the release of a lengthy vlog-style video filmed with Franco-Algerian influencer Just Riadh. Published just a few days ago, the footage sparked a wave of hateful comments from certain users, directly targeting the Ivorian striker.

— a clear show of moral support for the player.

In response to this storm, Didier Drogba has broken his silence to publicly support his compatriot. On X, the Elephants legend posted a simple yet powerful message: "X asked me what's new, I wanted to write... nothing new. Stay strong, son." This symbolic gesture shows his refusal to let these attacks go unchallenged and his moral support for Pépé during this difficult period.

By speaking out, Drogba highlights the importance of firmly condemning racism in all its forms and reminds us of the need to protect players from the excesses of social media. His intervention has been widely praised, further strengthening the message of solidarity surrounding Nicolas Pépé and the national team, while shining a light on the tremendous support the striker is receiving. With just weeks to go before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, this message rings out as a call to close ranks around the Elephants.