Overview
- The Fédération ivoirienne de football said on Friday that Emerse Faé's contract expired on 31 July 2026 and will not be renewed.
- Faé was first named interim coach in January 2024 after Jean-Louis Gasset's dismissal and was confirmed in the job on 20 February 2024.
- During his tenure Faé led the Elephants to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations title and to the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the nation's best finish at the tournament.
- When contacted by AFP Faé declined to comment and the FIF issued a statement thanking him for his role in the team's development and results.
- The federation said it will later announce a new head coach and technical staff, a decision that will shape player selection and preparations for upcoming competitions.