The Ivorian Football Federation said on Tuesday the striker would not be replaced in the squad for the Group H game in Kigali.

Drogba, who has scored 49 goals for his country, was hurt in an aerial collision with Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy during Chelsea’s 3-1 win in the Premier League on Saturday.

He was taken to hospital but later discharged.

“It gave us a big fright and he will not travel to Kigali,” coach Francois Zahoui told the Ivorian Football Federation’s website (www.fif-ci.com). “All the team are thinking about him and hope he makes a rapid recovery.”

Ivory Coast, who have already qualified for next year’s finals, are bidding to keep up their 100 percent record in the group.