Emerse Faé

Biography

Emerse Faé is an Ivorian-French football manager and former midfielder who led Ivory Coast to the 2023 AFCON title as interim manager, later appointed permanently. At international level, Emerse Faé is responsible for more than team selection. The job is about building clarity in short preparation windows, managing pressure, and giving Ivory Coast a structure that can hold up over a full tournament. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the central question is how Emerse Faé can turn that experience into a side that stays organized, adapts to game state, and gives Ivory Coast a reliable competitive edge.

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