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Ivory Coast reappoints Herve Renard ahead of AFCON qualifiers

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Ivory Coast reappoints Herve Renard ahead of AFCON qualifiers

Summary

Herve Renard has been reappointed as the coach of Ivory Coast, the Ivorian football federation announced. Renard, who previously led the team to victory in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, replaces Emerse Fae, whose contract was not renewed after a World Cup campaign that saw the team reach the knockout stage for the first time in four tries. Renard will begin his second stint with the team as they prepare for their opening 2027 AFCON qualifier against Ghana in September. The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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Key Details

•Herve Renard returns to coach Ivory Coast after previous tenure in 2015.
•Emerse Fae's contract was not renewed after a World Cup exit.
•Ivory Coast reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.
•The first AFCON qualifier is against Ghana in September.
•Renard has extensive experience in African football, including previous titles.

Latest Updates

4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach

What they're saying

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Herve Renard, who led Ivory Coast to 2015 Africa Cup of Nations glory, has returned for a second spell as coach, the Ivorian football federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday.His first task back with Ivory Coast will be their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana in September.
— Yahoo Sports