Drogba: Final a matter of pride

Didier Drogba says that the African Cup of Nations final against Egypt is a matter of pride.

Drogba, who scored the winning penalty against Cameroon and the only goal in the semi final with Nigeria, says that he would be proud to lift the trophy.

"Quite simply, I'd be really proud to win the cup, either as a player or the captain," said Drogba.

"A continental title means a great deal, it's a degree of recognition that comes just below that of the World Cup.

"Simply being in the final is pure happiness."

The Chelsea striker, who currently has three goals to his name in the tournament, believes that the captaincy has not changed his style of play.

"I try to stay as I was before, to keep talking," he insisted.

"You might notice the armband but it's just a piece of material and you don't need that to be able to speak your mind to the rest of the team."

One player Drogba is unlikely to face is striker Mido, who was banned for six months by the Egyptian FA for his part in a spat with coach Hassan Shehata.

However, the Ivorian thinks that the Spurs striker will have his ban overturned in time for the game.

"I think Mido will play.

"I think they are ready to fight to do everything to win this game because they are playing at home."