Can 2025 Qualifiers (6th and final day): The redemption match for the Elephants

The Ivorians are not happy with their national selection. The Elephants, 2023 African champions, conceded two consecutive defeats in the CAN 2025 qualifiers against lower-ranked opponents. Émerse Faé and his players will have to turn this dark page with this opposition against the Sao of Chad, fourth in group G. A victory will not be enough to restore pride to the Ivorians. This is why, in addition to winning, Franck Kessié and his teammates will have to add style and put in a great performance. The Elephants had better show a different face from that of Ndola last Friday. They must apply themselves in all actions, ensure perfect coordination between all lines and above all demonstrate efficiency in front of the goals.

Important elements that were lacking in Séko Fofana, Wilfried Singo, Christopher Opéri and the others. It will also take determination and desire to prove to the Ivorian people that the defeats against Sierra Leone and Zambia were just an accident.

There is no doubt about this last aspect, because the Ivorian Pachydermes know that their supporters are waiting for them. However, which eleven will Émerse Faé offer us for this last day of the qualifiers? Let’s wait and see. The only certainty is that there will be changes. Many players, including executives, did not live up to expectations the previous day.

Thus, the chance could be offered to some who want to express their talent and who only want a few minutes to prove what they are worth. This evening, whichever team will be on the green rectangle at Félicia, the players had better give everything to make up for it. Even if the main objective, that is to say qualification for Can 2025 in Morocco, has already been achieved. Before this final meeting, Côte d’Ivoire, with 9 points, occupies 2nd place. Zambia, for its part, has a total of 10 points and is first in the ranking.

Celeste Kolia