The Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF) warmly congratulates Franck Yannick Kessié on his latest triumph in the AFC Champions League, won this Saturday, April 25, 2026. This achievement marks his second consecutive Asian continental title.

Shining once again with Al-Ahli Saudi FC, the Ivorian international continues to demonstrate his immense talent, high-level consistency, and his role as a global ambassador for Ivorian football.

Named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the competition, Franck Kessié crowned an outstanding campaign with an individual distinction that highlights his major influence in this triumph. This historic continental double makes him the first Ivorian player to win two consecutive Asian Champions League titles.

The captain of the Elephants also boasts a rare career, marked by major titles across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He notably won the Serie A in 2022, La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup in 2023, as well as the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 (played in 2024).

This high-level performance brings pride to the entire Ivorian football community. Through his leadership, professionalism, and winning mentality, Franck Kessié continues to elevate Côte d’Ivoire’s reputation far beyond the African continent.

The President of FIF, Yacine Idriss Diallo, along with the Executive Committee and the entire Ivorian football family, extends their heartfelt congratulations and wishes him continued success, with the ambition of leading the Elephants to a historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.