Are Emerse Faé's days numbered with Côte d'Ivoire?

Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has come under fire following the “Elephants” 1-0 defeat to New Zealand.

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The former Nantes man is being criticized, particularly for his tactical and technical decisions, which many supporters consider lacking.

There’s plenty of work ahead for the Nantes native as he looks to turn things around in the upcoming friendly against Canada, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, to avoid the risk of being dismissed just months before the next AFCON edition.

Another poor result could hasten his exit, despite having taken over mid-campaign at the last Africa Cup of Nations and playing a key role in the Elephants’ title run.

Emerse Faé’s record with Côte d’Ivoire

In 13 matches at the helm of the Ivorian national team across all competitions, Emerse Faé has posted a record of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.