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Drogba to officially be introduced to Phoenix Rising fans Sunday

He arrived in Phoenix Friday, and now the 39-year-old former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba, will be officially introduced to Phoenix Rising FC fans during a pre-match ceremony Sunday.

PHOENIX - He arrived in Phoenix Friday, and now the 39-year-old former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba, will be officially introduced to Phoenix Rising FC fans during a pre-match ceremony Sunday, the team announced on Facebook.

The team will take on the Swope Park Rangers, USL's only remaining unbeaten team, at home at 7 p.m. Drogba's introduction ceremony is scheduled for 6:40 p.m.

Drogba is not expected to play in Sunday night's match, but will make his first appearance for the Rising in the coming weeks.

"I can't wait to get started and to see the stadium, to see my teammates. It's going to be an amazing time here," Drogba previously said.

PREVIOUSLY: Phoenix Rising's Drogba arrives at Sky Harbor

Standing-room only tickets are available here.

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