MANCHESTER, England : Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says soccer players in Africa too often fall prey to fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune. Through his foundation, Drogba has teamed up with global soccer players union FIFPRO and the International Labour Organisation to raise awarene
MANCHESTER, England : Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says soccer players in Africa too often fall prey to fake agents peddling promises of fame and fortune.
FIFPRO recently surveyed 263 players from seven African countries and found that more than 70 per cent were contacted unsolicited by someone who promised to help them switch clubs. "The reality is less glamorous... In some of the worst cases players find themselves stranded abroad without money to return home.""Your best agent is not the guy you may trust, the best agent you can have is your performances," Drogba said on a video call this week with reporters."This never lies. So the more you perform, the more clubs are coming to watch you play.
The campaign includes a pamphlet for players with practical advice such as how to identify a fake agent, what to look for in a contract, and a player's rights as a foreign employee.
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