Les Elephants star Drogba has reportedly approached Hiddink to discuss the possibility of taking over Ivory Coast's national side...


Much sought-after coach Guus Hiddink announced on Saturday that he will not extend his contract with the Russian FA and this news has alerted the Football Associations of several nations.Nigeria and North Korea were already believed to be interested in signing the former Australia chief as their head coach for the 2010 World Cup and Ivory Coast have now joined the race for Hiddink's service, according to a report in De Telegraaf.The report claims that attacker Didier Drogba has approached Hiddink on behalf of the Ivory Coast Football Association. Drogba and Hiddink previously worked together at Chelsea in the first half of 2009.Hiddink's future after the World Cup has yet to be decided as well and Turkey are reportedly sitting in pole position to secure the services of the former PSV boss after this summer's South African showpiece.