Galatasaray stars Didier
Drogba and Emmanuel
Eboue face disciplinary
action over their tribute
to Nelson Mandela after
the reigning Turkish
champions' win over
Elazigspor on Friday.
Drogba revealed a t-shirt with the text "Thank
you Madiba" at the full-time whistle, while
Eboue wore a jersey with the text "Rest in
peace Nelson Mandela".
The duo did not seek permission to display
their personal messages with the Turkish
Football Association (TFF) before the game,
though, and they have now been summoned
to explain their actions to the Professional
Football Discipline Committee.
Drogba, though, says that he does not have
any regrets over his decision to pay tribute to
the former president of South Africa.
"If I had to I would do it again and again. Not
because of political beliefs, but because this
man inspired me, a country, a continent and
the world! Thanks again Madiba," Drogba
commented on his official Instagram account.
TFF has taken a firm stance against political
messages in football recent months due to the
rising governmental tension in the country.