Coach Emerse Faé is setting his sights on ambitious objectives, revealing his determination to guide the Elephants to success on the global stage. Faé, a 40-year-old tactician who originally joined the team as an assistant, outlined his vision in a recent interview with AS, showcasing a renewed sense of ambition and purpose.
Buoyed by the success at the AFCON, Faé is charting a course for Ivory Coast’s return to the World Cup after a hiatus of 12 years.
The seasoned coach is not only focused on the qualification for the prestigious tournament but is also eager to defend the title secured in Morocco during the upcoming AFCON.
“We have two big goals: to qualify for the next African Cup and defend our title in Morocco, while also looking to qualify for the next World Cup and reach at least the quarter-finals,” Faé declared.
Ivory Coast’s participation in three previous World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014) ended in disappointment as they failed to progress beyond the group stage. Faé, now at the helm, is determined to break this pattern and elevate the Elephants to new heights in international football.
The ambitious targets set by Faé underscore a strategic shift in Ivory Coast’s footballing aspirations, with a focus on not just participating but excelling on the global stage.
The coach’s vision aligns with a broader narrative of rejuvenation and resurgence for Ivorian football, with fans eagerly anticipating the realization of Faé’s lofty ambitions.
As Ivory Coast embarks on this new chapter under Emerse Faé’s leadership, the footballing world watches with anticipation, eager to witness whether the Elephants can translate their coach’s ambitious goals into tangible success on the road to the next World Cup.
