Recent African champions, the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire will celebrate their new crown during the international break in March with two friendly matches against Uruguay and Benin. For the occasion, coach Emerse Faé has unveiled his shortlist of players. Unsurprisingly, the coach relied on almost the entire squad that won the CAN 2023 title.
One new addition is Guéla Doué. Up to now with the Olympic team, the right-back has been called up to the senior squad for the first time, taking over from Serge Aurier. A reward for the 21-year-old, who has been in the limelight since the start of the season with his club Rennes. Sébastien Haller will miss both matches through injury. Côte d'Ivoire first face Benin in Amiens on March 23, before taking on Uruguay in Lens on March 26.
