Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has come under heavy criticism for an unsporting reaction after Egypt scored three times in their latest meeting.
Photos circulating from the match showed Fae making a gesture towards the Egypt bench and supporters moments after the third goal, in scenes that sparked anger across social media.
The incident came directly after Egypt completed the treble, with players celebrating while the Ivorian technical area appeared frustrated by the swing in the game.
Observers described the coach’s behaviour as unacceptable, insisting that such moments should be handled with calm regardless of the result.
No official disciplinary decision was announced at the time of publication, but the images continued to spread widely as the debate grew around standards of conduct on the touchline.
