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SAFA finance committee chairperson, Mxolisi Sibam

SAFA studies Morocco, Egypt and Côte D'Ivoire to modernise its football business

As part of its turnaround strategy to improve the financial revenue of the organisation and maintain high standards on the high-performance side, the South African Football Association (SAFA) is benchmarking itself against its three counterparts on the continent: Morocco, Egypt, and Côte D’Ivoire.

Emerse Fae, Head coach of Ivory Coast celebrates after his team's first goal during the international friendly match between Uruguay and Ivory Coast at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on March 26, 202

Emerse Faé targeting revenge against Zambia as AFCON champions get a favourably draw

Reigning AFCON champion and Côte D’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé has welcomed the 2025 AFCON qualifiers draw and promised to avenge the 3-0 defeat they suffered against Zambia, the last time the two teams met.

Côte d’Ivoire international striker Sebastian Haller

Sebastien Haller welcomes pressure to deliver the AFCON title on home soil

As the curtain comes down on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Abidjan today, all eyes will be on the poster boy of this tournament and Côte d’Ivoire international striker Sebastian Haller.

Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Willy Boly

Willy Boly confident, but not arrogant ahead of Super Eagles showdown

After hosts Cote d’Ivoire sealed qualification for the AFCON final on Sunday to face Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, defender Willy Boly said they were confident – but not arrogant.

Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Michaël Seri

Relentless attitude part of Cote d’Ivoire’s strength – Michaël Seri

Cote d’Ivoire midfielder Michaël Seri says their relentless spirit is part of the reason why they now find themselves in AFCON final - where they will face Nigeria on Sunday at the Olympic Stadium.

Ivory Coast Interim coach Emerse Faé

It’s my obligation to win AFCON – Emerse Faé

Emerse Faé, who last month parachuted to being head coach of Cote d’Ivoire following the sacking of Jean-Louis Gasset in the group stages of the Africa Cup of Nations, is a proud Ivorian.

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