Hervé Renard's first words as new football coach
Hervé Renard has given his first statements as the new football coach, as reported by Abidjan.net TV on Thursday, August 6, 2026. This announcement comes amidst other football news, including Mohamed Salah's arrival in Turkey to join Trabzonspor, and the qualification of Rebecca Elloh, Sylviane Kokora, and captain Amani Kakounan for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Côte d'Ivoire women's team secured a 2-1 victory against Tanzania to advance, following an earlier 2-2 draw with South Africa. Additionally, Zinedine Zidane presented his vision for the French national team, describing it as a continuation and a dream. Other sports headlines include Real Madrid's recruitment of Yan Diomandé for €140 million, and Christ Inao Oulai's impressive start at Fiorentina.
