Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, will return to Stamford Bridge in June.
The club made the announcement on Tuesday.
Drogba will to be leading the line for the Soccer Aid World XI, his first playing appearance at the Bridge since he left in 2015.
“I am very excited to be coming back to Stamford Bridge to play in Soccer Aid for Unicef,” Chelsea’s website quoted him as saying.
“I am passionate about all children having access to healthcare and education, which is key to Unicef’s work around the world.
“I’m delighted that my foundation and UNICEF are planning a project together in Cote D’Ivoire.
“Together we can help make a real difference to so many children’s lives, and have a greater impact than ever before.”
The two teams, on the evening, will be managed by Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce, with the celebrities set to feature including Usain Bolt, Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, Mark Wright and Joe Wicks.
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