Drogba appointed WHO's goodwill ambassador for sports and health

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has been appointed World Health Organization's goodwill ambassador for sports and health.

The announcement was made Monday during the launch of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar dubbed " Healthy 2020 World Cup , creating legacy for sports and health".

The two-time African footballer of the year will help the health agency to promote physical activity and other healthy lifestyles especially among the youth.

While confirming the appointment on Monday, the WHO hailed Drogba’s “long track record of participating in various health campaigns such as healthy lifestyles, anti-malaria and HIV prevention and control.”

“I am honoured to team up with the World Health Organization and support its work to help people reach the highest level of health possible, especially young people in all countries,” said Drogba during his ambassadorship announcement event at WHO’s Geneva headquarters.

“I have benefited first hand from the power of sports to lead a healthy life and I am committed to working with WHO to share such gains worldwide.”