As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations heats up, all eyes are on the determined Ivory Coast team led by coach Emerse Faé.
After an impressive victory over Senegal, the current African champion, the Elephants are now gearing up to face Mali in the quarterfinals.
Prior to the match against Mali, Faé delivered a powerful and inspiring speech to his players, emphasizing the importance of confidence and respect for the game.
The stakes are high for Ivory Coast, having navigated through a challenging group stage and overcoming Senegal with incredible determination.
“You have raised the bar so high that on Saturday, our minimum expectation is to maintain that level. We cannot afford to perform below our best. What we achieved against Senegal is now our standard,” he expressed to the players.
“We will stay focused, recover well today, prepare diligently on Thursday, and stay lively on the eve of the match on Friday. Then we will travel to Bouaké. And on Saturday at 5 p.m., we will play our quarter-final to secure a spot for Wednesday,” he continued.
“It’s crucial that we approach this with humility. While we performed admirably against Senegal, we must remain focused, humble, and never forget our roots,” he concluded.
