Former Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba believes he can improve the state of the game in the West African nation if he becomes the new boss of the country's football federation (FIF).
Elections to appoint a president are set to be staged on 23 April after two years of political turmoil and issues over the eligibility of some candidates, including ex-Chelsea striker Drogba.
"I participate because I believe I can win," Drogba, 44, told BBC Sport Africa.
"I can bring the change that the federation and the clubs need. Football isn't rising the way it should and the way we want it in Ivory Coast.