Didier Drogba off Ivory Coast squad against Gambia

Didier Drogba has not been included in the the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Tanzania.

It is the second time in succession that coach Sabri Lamouchi has overlooked the 35-year-old striker.

The ex-Chelsea star struggled during this year’s Africa Cup of Nations and was then dropped for March’s World Cup qualifier against Gambia. Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has also been left out of the 26-man group.

Sainey Nyassi part ways with New England Revolution

Gambia international midfielder Sainey Nyassi has been released by Major League Soccer club New England Revolution, Gambia Sports Online can reveal.

Sainey, who joined the Foxborough-based side in 2007, has not seen action in any of the Revolution’s games this season.

“We want to wish Sainey all the best as he moves into the next stage of his career,” the club’s General Manager Michael Burns said. “Sainey was always a professional in his time with us and we wish him well.”