The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) host nation, Ivory Coast, has severed ties with head coach Jean-Louis Gasset after a devastating 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea – the heaviest defeat in Ivory Coast's AFCON history.
This significant move comes as Ivory Coast grapples with the aftermath of their worst home defeat, marking them as the first AFCON host to lose two group games since 1984. While awaiting confirmation on their advancement to the last 16, Ivory Coast reflects on a tournament marked by a victory in the first match and subsequent losses in Group A.
Should Ivory Coast progress, they will face their next challenge under the helm of former midfielder Emerse Fae. The nation's football federation (FIF) officially confirmed the termination of contracts for Gasset and his assistant Ghislain Printant on Wednesday, citing insufficient results as the grounds for their departure.
This unfolding sporting saga not only adds a layer of uncertainty to Ivory Coast's AFCON journey but also prompts questions about the future trajectory of the team under new leadership.
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