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Drogba scores on debut for Phoenix Rising

Didier Drogba showed he is still a force to be reckoned with after scoring on his debut for Phoenix Rising.

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Drogba joined Phoenix in the United Soccer League (USL) as a player and co-owner in April, having left MLS outfit Montreal Impact last year.

Drogba rose highest to head past Whitecaps goalkeeper Sean Melvin, much to the delight of the 7,062 spectators in Scottsdale, Arizona.

After Marco Bustos equalised via the penalty spot in the 68th minute, Drogba turned provider for former Chelsea team-mate Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Drogba played the ball out to Wright-Phillips and the Englishman fired low and hard beyond Melvin with 13 minutes remaining.