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Cote d’Ivoire Part Ways With AFCON-Winning Coach Emerse Fae

By Zee Dladla | 03.08.2026 | Sports Last Updated On 03.08.2026

Cote d’Ivoire Part Ways With AFCON-Winning Coach Emerse Fae

Emerse Fae is no longer in charge of the Cote d’Ivoire national team after the country’s football federation ended his tenure.

Quick facts

  • Emerse Fae has been dismissed as Cote d’Ivoire coach.
  • He guided the Elephants to the 2024 AFCON title.
  • Cote d’Ivoire reached the round of 32 at the latest World Cup before losing to Norway.

Fae oversaw a highly successful spell with the Elephants. Under his leadership, Cote d’Ivoire lifted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 and advanced to the knockout stage of the recently completed World Cup.

The team’s tournament run ended in the round of 32, where Norway secured victory. The Cote d’Ivoire Football Federation confirmed that it had parted company with the national-team coach.

Written by
Zee Dladla
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Zibuyile began her media journey as a sales intern at Mediamark (Kagiso Media) before moving into digital content creation for ZAlebs.com. Over four years, she helped evolve the platform from a simple blog into one of South Africa's leading independent entertainment news sites.

Following ZAlebs' transition to Celebrity Worx in 2016, Zibuyile was promoted to Executive Editor, recognized for her sharp audience insight and ability to match editorial with branded content. Highlights of her time include a Bookmark Award nomination, judging TLC's Next Great Presenter, reporting from the MTV EMAs, and building partnerships with radio stations like YFM, Cliff Central, and Good Hope FM.

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Published on 03.08.2026
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