The Ivorian federation is advancing its pawns on the Elye Wahi issue. French international from U16 to Espoirs, the 23-year-old striker completed his administrative enlistment in recent days in order to obtain his Ivorian passport. To believe Sport News Africathe player would also have met the Elephants coach, Emerse Faé.
Reluctant about the idea of integrating a player who had hesitated for a long time, the coach finally agreed to listen to him over an informal dinner. “ Faé did not want Wahi but he was convinced by the president of the FIF (Ivorian Football Federation, editor’s note) who told him that all Ivorians are welcome in the selection », whispered a vice-president to Sport News Africa. During the exchange, Faé would have explained the expectations of the staff on a sporting and human level, while the player would have affirmed his sincere desire to join the selection, while recognizing his past hesitations. Seeing him summoned three months before the World Cup would even be very probable, suggests the media. Injured ankle in recent weeks, Wahi could be available against Angers this weekend.
