Emerse Fae Leaves Ivory Coast Coaching Role after World Cup Campaign

Sat 01 Aug 2026 | 09:40 AM Emerse Fae has stepped down as head coach of the Ivory Coast national team after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) announced on Friday. "The contract of Emerse Fae, head coach of …

Emerse Faé Leaves Ivory Coast Coaching Job

Emerse Faé has stepped down as head coach of Côte d’Ivoire after the expiry of his contract, bringing an end to a remarkable spell that delivered Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) glory and a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ivorian Football Federation …

2026 WAFCON: South Africa fight back to draw with Ivory Coast

WAFCON 2026: South Africa keep hopes of advancing to knockout stage alive after Ivory Coast draw

South Africa fought back from two goals down to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in their Group B clash at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday. The result kept their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals firmly alive. …

Emerse Fae no longer Ivory Coast coach as contract expires

Emerse Fae has left his role as head coach of the Ivory Coast national team after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed on Friday. The 42-year-old, who took over as interim coach in January 2024 following …

Banyana’s Wafcon and World Cup dream still alive after draw against Ivory Coast

Banyana Banyana’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) dream and chances of qualifying for the Fifa Women’s World Cup next year are still alive following their hard-fought 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast on Friday. Hildah Magaia’s late equaliser in …

Ivory Coast part ways with head coach Faé

The Ivorian Football Federation have confirmed that Emerse Faé will leave his position as head coach upon the expiry of his contract on July 31, bringing to an end his remarkable two-and-a-half-year spell at the helm of the Elephants. Faé, who took over …

Banyana held by Ivory Coast to leave Wafcon hopes in the balance

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Banyana Banyana left it late to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast during their second match of the Women’s …

Emerse Fae leaves Ivory Coast role after contract expires

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. "The contract of Mr Emerse Fae, head coach of the Ivory Coast national team, expired on July 31, …

South Africa earn dramatic WAFCON draw against Ivory Coast

South Africa managed to secure a miraculous draw against Côte d’Ivoire thanks to a goal scored in the 99th minute, after having a goal ruled out for offside five minutes earlier. The two sides drew 2–2 – a result that did not go Reynald Pedros’s players’ …