Following an exhilarating match on Monday, January 29, 2023, Ivory Coast carved their way into the quarterfinals of the 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations after a shootout triumph over Senegal. Emerse Fae, head coach of the Ivorian team, commended his players for their courage and persistence, while also urging a sense of restraint amidst the widespread excitement.
In the post-match press conference, Emerse Fae, who took over from Jean-Louis Gasset, expressed his contentment with his team’s performance. However, he emphasized the need to remain grounded and refocus immediately on the upcoming challenges, highlighting the crucial role of mental and physical preparation for the next vital stages of the tournament.
“It was indeed a tough match. There was pressure, but a positive kind of pressure. We’ve come so far that we’re not going to get carried away just yet. Just because we’ve just beaten the defending champions doesn’t make us the best. We will continue to work,” said the Ivory Coast coach, Emerse Faé.
