The Turkish club Galatasaray’s striker Didier Drogba has acquired shares in the Gold Mine Company of Ivory Coast, SIM Ity.

The Ivorian international took 5% of the ceded capital from the Ivorian state “The Group Didier Drogba acquired 5% via the Mining development Company (Sodemi) in the SMI. The President has approved the transaction yesterday at the Council of Ministers, “said government spokesman Bruno Kone” This is a good sign for national investors, especially a good example for some players who prefer to blaze their assets. “

The operation reserved for Ivorian investors, concerned 10% of mine’s capital controlled by Canadian of La Mancha. Operated since 1991, the Ity gold mine produced 800,000 ounces in total.

The former shareholder of Chelsea explores different area outside of football. Didier Drogba with his foundation, he conducts social activities (education and health). Former player of Guingamp has also undertaken the construction of a hospital in his home town (Abidjan). He recently published a cartoon depicting his career in football.