TERRES DE FOOTBALL : La Côte d'Ivoire (avec Didier Drogba) - TV5MONDE DOC

The cradle of a vibrant and deeply rooted football culture, Ivory Coast has established itself as an iconic footballing nation in Africa. From the birth of Ivorian football in the post-independence era to the national team's legendary victories in the 1990s and the story of Didier Drogba: a look back at the unique saga of the Elephants. Discover TV5MONDE's offering on YouTube - Subscribe:    / @tv5monde   00:00:00 – National Religion 00:04:42 – First Generation 00:07:18 – The Neighborhoods 00:10:57 – Didier Drogba 00:13:38 – Tool for Peace 00:18:28 – Historic Qualification 00:21:29 – 2006 World Cup 00:23:41 – Ambassador of Peace 00:26:28 – 2012 Africa Cup of Nations 00:29:49 – High-Tension Matches 00:31:11 – Drogba's Retirement 00:33:12 – JMG Academy 00:37:21 – Africa Cup of Nations 2015 00:38:33 – Start of the 2023 AFCON 00:40:02 – Humiliating defeat 00:45:30 – New game plan 00:48:50 – Final victory 00:50:23 – Return to the roots of Ivorian football In an Ivory Coast marked by conflict, football has become a tool for national cohesion. This film retraces the epic journey of the Elephants, from the 1992 AFCON to the Drogba generation, including the diplomatic impact of simply qualifying. Stadiums become places of hope, orange jerseys symbols of peace, and locker rooms spaces for mediation. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted on home soil, becomes a mirror of a nation in crisis, but also one reclaiming its pride. The documentary also explores the individual journeys of the players, between exile, homesickness, sporting responsibilities, and public pressure. Football is a promise of change: social, economic, and cultural. From dirt pitches to world-class stadiums, Ivorians embody a collective hope. The film showcases the youth, the training centers, the challenges of following in the footsteps of heroes, but also the strength to pass on the torch, to persevere, and to make football a vehicle for national resilience. Producer: Black Dynamite Production / Mediawan Sport Director: Stéphane Basset Narrator: Didier Drogba TV5MONDE: http://www.tv5monde.com Find TV5MONDE on social media: • Facebook:   / tv5mondeofficiel   • Twitter:   / tv5monde   • Instagram:   / tv5monde   TV5MONDE on demand: http://tv5mondeplus.com TV5MONDE Info: http://information.tv5monde.com