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Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has expressed his understanding and respect for Désiré Doué’s decision to represent France, despite the disappointment of losing out on the 19-year-old attacking midfielder’s services. After much speculation, the suspense surrounding Doué’s international allegiance has been resolved. The talented player, who was heavily courted by Ivory Coast for over two […]
Ivory Coast is gearing up for a pivotal encounter against Gambia in the sixth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Currently trailing Group F leaders Gabon, who secured a 2-1 victory over Kenya, the Elephants are determined to reclaim the top spot and strengthen their chances of reaching the global tournament. Despite the mounting […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has refuted suggestions of a rift with any of his players ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Gambia. The Elephants are set to face Gambia on Monday in their sixth fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Currently sitting in second place, Faé’s side must secure […]
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has strongly defended the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher suggested that the tournament does not hold the same significance as other major international competitions. Carragher’s controversial statement The debate was sparked when Carragher, now a Sky Sports pundit, commented on Mohamed Salah’s chances […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has defended his squad selection for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia, addressing the notable omissions of key players Seko Fofana and Wilfried Zaha. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Faé also justified the return of Sébastien Haller and Jean-Philippe Gbamin, as he aims […]
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Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé will unveil his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday, March 10, in Abidjan. The Elephants are scheduled to face Burundi at the Meknes Stadium in Morocco on March 21 at 19:00 GMT, before hosting Gambia in Abidjan’s Plateau district three days later at the same […]
Seko Fofana has reiterated his dedication to the Ivory Coast national team, emphasizing his pride in representing the Elephants and his ambitions for the future. Speaking on the Talents d’Afrique programme, the Stade Rennais midfielder reflected on his nation’s recent Africa Cup of Nations triumph and the team’s goals moving forward. Having made a high-profile […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé will reveal his squad on Monday, March 10, ahead of the Elephants’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed that the squad announcement will take place at 3 p.m. local time. Ivory Coast, crowned African champions earlier this year, currently lead their […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé is grappling with a growing list of injuries and form concerns as the Elephants prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Burundi on March 17 and Gambia on March 24. Key players, including Amad Diallo, Odilon Kossounou, Christopher Opéri, and Emmanuel Agbadou, are all set to miss […]
Côte d’Ivoire manager Emerse Faé faces a major selection dilemma ahead of the upcoming international window, with several key players nursing injuries that could rule them out of action. As the March break approaches, Faé is grappling with an increasing number of absences. Among those currently sidelined are Emmanuel Latte Lath, Jean-Michael Seri, Christopher Opéri, […]
