Herve Renard Returns to Manage Ivory Coast

Ten years after securing the African title for Ivory Coast, Herve Renard returns to the helm of the national side. The Ivorian federation confirmed the appointment on Tuesday, tasking the 57-year-old coach with revitalizing the team following the departure of Emerse Fae after their recent World Cup campaign.

Editorial·August 4, 2026·reads: 297

Herve Renard Returns to Manage Ivory Coast

Renard steps into the role with a proven track record on the continent, having claimed the Africa Cup of Nations twice—first with Zambia in 2012 and then with the Ivorians in 2015. His most recent appointment follows a brief, difficult stint as an emergency replacement for Tunisia during the World Cup, where the team struggled through losses to Japan and the Netherlands.

Beyond his experience in African football, the Frenchman previously managed Morocco, Angola, and Saudi Arabia, alongside a tenure leading France’s women’s team at the Paris Olympics. He now turns his attention to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, set to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The immediate focus remains the qualifying campaign, beginning next month with a match against Ghana, followed by a fixture against Somalia.