Cote d’Ivoire/Egypt: Côte d’Ivoire Coach Expresses Frustration Over Quarter-Final Defeat to Egypt

Côte d’Ivoire coach Émerse Faé expressed disappointment after his team’s 3-2 quarter-final loss to Egypt at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt absorbed Côte d’Ivoire pressure, with efficient finishing proving decisive against the Elephants’ dominance.

“We are frustrated by tonight’s result. We prepared well, but we made too many mistakes at key moments to hope to beat Egypt.

“It hurts to concede the first goal so early, and then the second. We…