The Ivory Coast national team are coming off a disappointing stretch where the Elephants failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and could only reach the Round of 16 at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, with a new manager set to arrive soon and the West African nation set to host the 2023 AFCON, the talent in the squad is impossible to deny.
Former Elephants and Chelsea FC star forward Salomon Kalou helped conduct the 2023 AFCON qualifying draw and spoke to BBC Sport Africa, emphasizing that the next coach must be chosen carefully to help correct the errors of the recent past and guide a talented side to glory.
