Since taking charge of the Lions on January 10, 2013, under a two-year contract with a fee of 15 million FCFA, Alain Giresse has experienced his first defeat at the helm after overseeing 7 matches. This loss is significant as it marks the first defeat in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers and also in a friendly match since Giresse’s appointment.
This defeat, with a scoreline of 3-1, highlights a collective breakdown, where the defense, midfield, and attack, along with the coach, all struggled and appeared non-existent. The result adds to the challenges faced by Alain Giresse, as he has yet to secure a victory against Ivory Coast, a trend that has persisted since his coaching stints in Africa with Gabon, Mali, and now Senegal.
