Following their triumph over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Ivorian national team is gearing up to face Nigeria in the grand finale of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In anticipation of this crucial match, Ivory Coast’s head coach Emerse Faé sends a clear and determined message to the Super Eagles.
The Ivorian national team, nicknamed the Elephants, has confidently secured their spot in the final of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating the team from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This victory sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying final match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, a team they have already encountered in the group phase.
The coach, Emerse Faé, is fully aware of the stakes and expresses fierce determination to seek revenge against Nigeria. The team’s ambition is crystal clear: to claim the coveted trophy of the AFCON and add a glorious chapter to Ivorian football history.
“It’s a great final, it’s a rematch. We played them in the group stage and they beat us. I remember when I was a player, I won the U17 World Cup after losing the first match against Nigeria and then beating them in the final. Maybe it’s a sign of destiny,” Emerse Faé cautioned.
