Herv茅 Renard officially appointed as C么te d'Ivoire's new national team coach
The Ivorian Football Federation FIF officially announced on Tuesday, August 4, the appointment of Herv茅 Renard as the head coach of the C么te d'Ivoire senior national team. Renard, who previously led C么te d'Ivoire to an Africa Cup of Nations title in 2015, returns to the position, succeeding Emerse Fa茅. His mission is to prepare the team for upcoming international competitions, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and qualifications for the 2030 World Cup. The FIF highlighted Renard's extensive experience in high-level football, his knowledge of African football, and his connection to Ivorian football as reasons for his selection. Renard is expected to arrive in Abidjan in the coming days to officially assume his duties and be presented to the media and the Ivorian public. His career includes continental victories with Zambia in 2012 and coaching roles with Angola, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the French women's national team.
