Ivory Coast reappoints Herve Renard ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:40 PMIvory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:45 PMRenard returns as Ivory Coast coach
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.
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