More Than The Score - Didier Drogba takes E-powerboat racing to Africa

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Didier Drogba says his time winning major trophies with Chelsea and Ivory Coast can help grow the sport of all-electric powerboat racing in Africa. The E1 Series is being held on the continent for the first time with the two-time African Footballer of the Year one of its investors. Drogba, and his partner and co-owner Gabrielle Lemaire, discuss hosting the event in Nigeria and why it’s important for promoting equality in sport and sustainability issues. Drogba also jokes about ‘trash talking’ fellow investors Tom Brady, Rafa Nadal, LeBron James and Virat Kohli in the sport’s WhatsApp group.

BBC Sport Africa’s Isaiah Akinremi tells Lee James what to expect from the event while John Bennett explains why Drogba is so respected around the world.

Published on Friday, 3rd October 2025.

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