Ivory Coast did Clermont’s business.
After coming close to elimination in the first round, the Elephants were able to count on the help of Morocco to reach the round of 16.
Above all, French coach Jean-Louis Gasset, who has just been appointed head of Olympique de Marseille, resigned during the competition.
The Federation had placed its trust in one of its deputies Émerse Faé.
The former coach of the Clermont Foot 63 reserve team was integrated into the staff in June 2022. But to let the former Nantes player, who was under contract until 2024, leave, the red lantern of Ligue 1 had reached an agreement with the federation.
According to information from L'Equipe, three conditions had to be met: a friendly match must take place in Clermont before June 2024, a first transfer of 25,000 euros if Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN with Émerse Faé on the staff, as well as a second of 25,000 euros in the event of the appointment of the former Ivorian international as head of the Elephants.
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After winning the title with his country against Nigeria (2-1), the former Clermont coach was confirmed as coach of Ivory Coast.
A big hit for Émerse Faé and his former employer who does the business of the Auvergne club with this nice jackpot.
18th in the championship, Clermont Foot 63 returns to the field on Sunday February 25 against OGC Nice.
The Auvergnats are 6 points behind FC Nantes, 16th and play-off.