Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae banking hopes on players for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2026 success

Head coach of the Ivory Coast national team, Emerse Fae is banking his hopes on players for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup success.

Recently, Fae, who guided the Elephant to the 2023 AFCON success has set an ambitious target ahead of the two prestigious tournaments.

According to Fae, he is aiming to win the next AFCON, while also hoping to reach at least the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. His words demonstrate a renewed confidence in his players’ abilities.

“Our players have proven they can rise to the occasion in the biggest matches” he said in an interview.

Aware of the importance of consistency and confidence to solidify the team’s performances, Faé wants to establish a true winning culture that will allow the Elephants to shine beyond the borders of Africa.

Driven by a new generation of talent, Ivory Coast aspires to achieve great things on the international stage.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been scheduled to take place between December 2025 and January 2026, while the global showpiece is expected to take place next year in the USA, Canada and Mexico.