Côte d'Ivoire has produced a series of miracles in its African Cup at home. The Elephants came close to elimination during the group stage.
They won without putting themselves in danger, but without shining either. The Ivorians' only hope of reaching the round of 16 is to be drafted among the best third-placed teams. Emerse Faé arrives as interim coach in place of Jean-Louis Gasset. “We have come a long way. We had to recreate the collective dynamic,” explains the former deputy.