« No player earns 50,000 FCFA »: Martial Gohourou responds to Didier Drogba about local professional salaries
Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Ivory Coast
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Martial Gohourou responded to Didier Drogba's statements regarding the salaries of Ivorian footballers, asserting that the claim that some players earn 50,000 FCFA per month is incorrect. He clarified that a salary framework has been established, setting the minimum salary at 160,000 FCFA for Ligue 1 and 100,000 FCFA for Ligue 2. Gohourou also encouraged those wishing to see salaries increase to become more involved in club management.
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