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Fae defeated Nigeria in the final to win the 2023 AFCON on home soil earlier this year.
Newly-crowned CAF Men's Coach of the Year, Emerse Fae, has outlined his ambitious goals for Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to defend their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The 40-year-old tactician was honoured at the CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco last Monday beating strong competition from Sebastien Desabre and Hugo Broos.
Fae sends warning to Super Eagles
The former Nantes and Nice star has sent a big warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Fae defeated Nigeria in the final to win the 2023 AFCON on home soil earlier this year.
"Qualifying for the next one (AFCON) was crucial for me because we won at home, and it's important to be here in Morocco to defend the cup," Fae stated via Flashscore.
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"It’s going to be a very tough competition because many teams have talented players and a real chance of winning. But I enjoy challenges, and I’m ready for it."
Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire have booked a place at the 35th edition of the AFCON scheduled for 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 in Morocco.
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