Ivory Coast’s national team, nicknamed the Elephants, is gearing up to face the Nigerian squad, the Super Eagles, in the climax of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2024. On the eve of this crucial event, the President of the National Assembly of Ivory Coast shared an uplifting message aimed at boosting the morale of the team and its coach.
Following a thrilling match that saw the Elephants secure victory over the Congolese team, Ivory Coast earned its spot in the highly anticipated final of AFCON 2023. The decisive match will take place at 8 p.m. GMT in the stunning Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé.
A torrent of encouragement continues to flow from various sources as the country holds its breath ahead of the big day. Adama Bictogo, the leader of the Ivorian National Assembly, did not fail to express his pride and support for the Elephants’ coach and his squad, following their impressive win against the Leopards of DR Congo. He conveyed his feelings through a stirring message published on his Facebook page on Thursday evening, February 8, 2024.
“My dear Emerse Faé, the semi-final encounter that you have just brilliantly won against the team from the Democratic Republic of Congo allows you to proceed to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023). Last night (Editor’s note: Wednesday, February 7), the entire Ivorian population was with you to face your opponents. You managed to rise to the challenge with great flair and rigor, supported by a fantastic crowd that came in large numbers to the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé,” he writes.
The President of the lower house of Ivory Coast, who is also the Honorary President of the National Committee of Support for the Elephants (CNSE), also took the opportunity to extend his support to Emerse Faé and his proteges. “Your magnificent victory now places you in ideal conditions to face Nigeria next Sunday in the final of AFCON 2023. I know you will do what it takes to win. On behalf of the nation’s deputies, and personally, I thank you for conveying my sincerest compliments and all my encouragement for the final stage of the tournament to each of your players. With my most cordial friendship,” he wishes.
