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Feb
Emerse Fae has been named the Best Coach of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for his pivotal role in orchestrating Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable resurgence during the tournament. The 40-year-old former international player stepped into the role as a caretaker coach when the host nation faced the brink of elimination following a discouraging 1-0 loss to Nigeria and a devastating 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea. Fae’s leadership spurred a dramatic turnaround as he guided the team to eliminate defending champions Senegal in the round of 16. Subsequently, they staged an astonishing comeback against Mali in the quarterfinals, securing…