By David Kent Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba stressed the need to put the team ahead of his personal ambitions after helping the African nation kick off their World Cup campaign with victory over Japan. Drogba did not start but came on in the second half and helped provide the inspiration for a 2-1 come-from-behind win in Recife. ‘I was disappointed (not to start),’ the 36-year-old Drogba said. ‘But I have to show my respect to those that started. Scroll down for videos... Game changer! Didier Drogba came on to inspire Ivory Coast to a 2-1 win against Japan Unselfish: Former Chelsea striker accepts that the team is more important than his own personal glory
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Didier Drogba knows he has to put the team before personal glory in Brazil
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Ivory Coast defeated Japan 2-1 in their opening World Cup game
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Drogba came on as substitute to change the game with goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho
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Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni says his side played below their best
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