Ivory Coast Coach Dismissed Despite Potential Last-16 Qualification

Emerse Faé to Take Over as Head Coach, Namibia Surprises by Reaching Knockout Stage

Ivory Coast's national football team coach Jean-Louis Gasset was dismissed despite the team's chance to qualify for the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco's victory over Zambia enabled Cote d’Ivoire to advance to the last-16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
Former international midfielder Emerse Faé will take over as head coach for the last-16 clash against defending champions Senegal.
Namibia reached the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed teams, marking their third participation at the tournament.
Tunisia, Algeria and Ghana have been early departures from the tournament, raising questions about a new continental order.