Emerse Faé, the architect of Côte d'Ivoire's stunning comeback at the 2023 AFCON, is set to arrive in South Africa as he will be one of the draw assistants for the upcoming qualifiers of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
His story is one of remarkable resilience. Thrust into the role of interim coach during a turbulent start for the Ivorian national team, he led them to a dramatic championship victory, securing their third continental title.
This triumph earned him the permanent head coach position, fulfilling a dream after a playing career cut short by injuries.
The upcoming qualifiers draw marks the exciting beginning of the road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following the captivating tournament held in Côte d'Ivoire in 2023.
The Qualified Nations for the Qualifiers Draw:
Morocco (hosts), Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola