Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
French coach Herve Renard has been reappointed as the manager of the Ivory Coast national football team. Renard, who previously led the team to an AFCON title in 2015, replaces Emerse Fae following a disappointing World Cup performance.
Why it matters
Renard's return is a strategic move by the Ivorian federation to restore the team's competitive edge ahead of the next Africa Cup of Nations.
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Herve Renard took interim charge of Tunisia at World Cup 2026 [File: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 4 Aug 2026 4 Aug 2026 French coach Herve Renard has returned to take over Ivory Coast, who he led to the African title in 2015, the Ivorian federation has announced in a statement.
Renard, who was an emergency replacement for Tunisia during the World Cup in June, replaces Emerse Fae.
Fae’s deal was not renewed after the World Cup despite the Ivorians reaching the knockout stages for the first time in four appearances before being eliminated by Norway in the last 32.
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