Emerse Fae leaves role as Ivory Coast coach

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Emerse Fae

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Emerse Fae has left his role as Ivory Coast coach after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) said on Friday.

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“The contract of Mr Emerse Fae, head coach of the Ivory Coast national team, expired on July 31, 2026 and will not be renewed,” the federation said in a statement.

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Fae led Ivory Coast to an Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil two years ago, taking charge midway through the tournament after Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset was sacked during the group stage.

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Initially named on an interim basis, Fae was later confirmed in the role after leading Ivory Coast to a third continental crown with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final.

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He subsequently guided the Elephants to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. They reached the knockout phase for the first time before losing to Norway in the last 32.

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The FIF praised Fae’s contribution to the national team, saying the progress and results under his leadership would remain “an important part of the recent history of Ivorian football.”

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The federation said it would announce Fae’s successor as coach at a later date.

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