Well, Drogba is already a superstar so it's not like he needs this stage to showcase his ability, but if he wants to play in the World Cup this just may be his last chance. Lots of African nations are getting better in football and also take Drogba's age into account. He's 30 now, will he be called up to play at 34 if Cot? d'Ivoire are to qualify for WC2014? This is more his decision, his desire to play on the biggest stage of football. In Asian countries like Korea, representing your country in events like these and winning can get you exempt from mandatory military duty, so this is how serious international representation is taken.