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Emerse Fae, Head coach of Ivory Coast celebrates after his team's first goal during the international friendly match between Uruguay and Ivory Coast at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on March 26, 202

Emerse Faé targeting revenge against Zambia as AFCON champions get a favourably draw

Reigning AFCON champion and Côte D’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé has welcomed the 2025 AFCON qualifiers draw and promised to avenge the 3-0 defeat they suffered against Zambia, the last time the two teams met.

Ivory Coast Interim coach Emerse Faé

It’s my obligation to win AFCON – Emerse Faé

Emerse Faé, who last month parachuted to being head coach of Cote d’Ivoire following the sacking of Jean-Louis Gasset in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations, is a proud Ivorian.