Ivory Coast: Emerse Faé’s list for the March rally
Less than three months before the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has unveiled a list of 25 players to face South Korea and Scotland this month. Two friendly matches as part of the March international window.
SUMMARY
At 85 days from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Emerse Faé is refining his choices. The Ivory Coast coach has announced a list of 25 players for two friendly matches against South Korea (28 March) and Scotland (31 March). The standout fact: Elye Wahi’s first call-up. The forward, trained in France, has chosen to defend the Ivorian colors and is included in the squad for the first time. He will be joined by new faces such as Guéla Doué and Martial Godo, rewarded for their club performances in recent months.
Conversely, the absence of Nicolas Pépé is confirmed, in a context still tense after his recent media statements. On the other hand, Simon Adingra makes his return, boosted by his good club performances. Around veterans such as Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana or Ibrahim Sangaré, this group blends experience and youth. These two matches will constitute a real test for the Elephants, determined to fine-tune their on-field chemistry ahead of the World Cup rendezvous.
The complete list:
Goalkeepers: Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Koné, Alban Lafont
Defenders: Emmanuel Agbadou, Clément Akpa, Ousmane Diomandé, Guela Doué, Ghislain Konan, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Wilfried Singo
Midfielders: Seko Fofana, Franck Kessié, Parfait Guiagon, Christ Oulaï, Ibrahim Sangaré, Jean-Mickaël Seri
Forwards: Simon Adingra, Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, Martial Godo, Evann Guessand, Bazoumana Touré, Bénie Traoré, Elye Wahi
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