Elye Wahi is on the 25-man list named by coach Hervé Renard to face Gambia. At Frankfurt, sporting director Markus Krösche is backing the 22-year-old striker, who arrived from Marseille for more than €20 million.
Elye Wahi is among the Elephants called up by coach Hervé Renard. The Eintracht Frankfurt striker is on the 25-man list selected for the double header against Gambia, on 12 November and then 15 or 17 November, in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The call-up was reported by several media outlets, including Foot Mercato and KOACI.
The decision comes as the player’s start to the season at Frankfurt has been tricky. With 6 goals in Ligue 1 this season, Wahi nonetheless sits 5th in the scoring charts, according to Ligue 1 data. Despite that difficult start, the German club’s sporting director, Markus Krösche, is showing his confidence. According to hessenschau, he believes Wahi “will still be there to score and set up goals”.
Krösche defends his striker
Markus Krösche remains convinced of Wahi’s potential. In comments reported by hessenschau, he acknowledges physical issues and significant pressure: “He had a difficult start, then he was hampered. The pressure was high.”
The German executive is nonetheless optimistic about what lies ahead. “He has settled in much better and he is working diligently on his English. He will still show his qualities here,” he added, again according to hessenschau. Having arrived last winter from Marseille for more than €20 million, the 22-year-old Wahi therefore retains the trust of his club’s hierarchy.
Seven absent and four new faces
According to AfricaFootUnited, Sébastien Haller, Simon Adingra, Seko Fofana, Wilfried Singo, Guéla Doué, Odilon Kossounou and Ghislain Konan are absent from this 25-man list.
The Ivory Coast coach has also called up four new players: Oumar Solet, Abdoul Ouattara, Abdoulaye Kanté and Yaya Kader Fofana. Wahi therefore features in a revamped list.
The Elephants’ schedule
Ivory Coast face Gambia on 12 November, before a return match whose date differs depending on the source: 15 or 17 November. Both games count towards the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
As for Frankfurt, their next Bundesliga match will take place after the international break.