Al Ahli midfielder Franck Kessie has moved level with Ivorian legend Didier Drogba after his appearance in the friendly match against Egypt.
The Ivory Coast international featured in the game as part of his country’s preparations, taking his tally of matches at senior level to the same number recorded by Drogba during his international career.
The Egypt match therefore placed Kessie alongside one of Africa’s most famous names, with Drogba long regarded as a symbol of Ivorian football and a key figure in the team’s rise on the continental stage.
Kessie, who continues to be a regular option for the Elephants, is now writing his own story with the national team, adding another milestone to a career that has included spells in Europe and a new chapter in Saudi football with Al Ahli.
The friendly against Egypt offered Kessie and his teammates a major test as they build toward upcoming challenges, while also marking a personal landmark for the midfielder as he matches Drogba on the all-time appearance list.
