Soccer Aid 2019: Chelsea set to welcome Drogba back to Stamford Bridge

Didier Drogba - UEFA.com

As part of Soccer Aid 2019, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba will make an emotional playing return to Stamford Bridge this summer.


The Ivorian striker, who won 12 major honours with Chelsea, is set to be confirmed as one of the former professionals to play in the annual charity match, scheduled to take place on June 16.

Back in 2015, since leaving his second spell at the club, It will be the first time Drogba, 41, has played at his spiritual home.

Drogba netted 164 times during his two spells at Stamford Bridge.

Back at the Bridge ⚽ - As posted on Chelsea official Twitter account 👇👇

Look who’s going to be back playing at the Bridge! 🙌@didierdrogba will be leading the line for the @socceraid World XI! https://t.co/bvfq0z98Hx

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 26, 2019

He is sure to receive a hero’s reception back at the Bridge when he turns out for the Rest of the World to play against England given his legendary status among Chelsea supporters.

The game at Stamford Bridge is the first time Soccer Aid has been played at a club stadium other than Old Trafford in its 13-year history.

Drogba celebrates after scoring for Chelsea - Getty

Drogba's Foundation, in recent months, has helped pay for a new mobile heart clinic, opened a new school as well as providing computer facilities for various educational projects.

"I am very excited to be coming back to Stamford Bridge to play in Soccer Aid for Unicef," Drogba said.

"I am passionate about all children having access to healthcare and education, which is key to Unicef’s work around the world. I’m delighted that my foundation and UNICEF are planning a project together in Cote D’Ivoire."