Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has come out to dispute online claims that he recently converted to Islam. In a tweet, former Ivory Coast skipper said he was just “paying respect” to his Muslim brothers.”This story is going viral 😅 but I haven’t changed religion. This was just me paying respect to my Muslim brothers i was visiting in my village. A moment of togetherness. Much love and blessings to all,” he tweeted.World Cup Pulse: Players celebrate as Selecao squad is namedThere have been reports that the 44-year-old converted while paying a visit to some Islamic scholars in his community in Ivory Coast.In fact, photos were posted on social media where Drogba was seen praying with his hands in an Islamic way.Since the reports came out, there have been mixed reactions on social media before the Ivorian came out to deny changing religion. His tweet was equally recieved with varied feelings with some Muslim faithfuls wishing that he indeed converted.##NAJAVA_MECA_6798264##One user Wahelie Ali even went ahead to promise Drogba peace should he change his faith to Islam. “Inviting you to Islam, to come to the real path. You will have unimaginable peace of mind for sure,you’re gonna feel a happiness that money can never give you. Welcome my brother Didier Drogba, my favorite African footballer.”World Cup Pulse: Ghana skipper Andre Ayew hires personal trainer”May Allah bless you brother Didier. We celebrated a news that was not true in the end, but this is how we get so excited when someone we like chooses Islam, just like we did to Mboma and Seedorf. Best wishes to you regardless of what religion you end up with,” another twitter user Slby Unity said.The former Ivory Coast international made his name at Chelsea where he won four Premier League titles, four FA Cup and 1 Champions League. In the national team, Drogba played 105 games for Ivory Coast and scored 65 goals before he retired from football.
