Ivorian Union Appoints Hervé Renard
The Ivory Coast Football Federation has signed French coach Hervé Renard to return as the head coach of the Ivorian national team, succeeding Emile Fayey, who did not renew his contract after leading the team to victory in the 2024 African Cup of Nations and reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup — an achievement considered the best in the country's history. Renard (57 years old) is returning to coach the Elephants for the second time, having previously led them from 2014 to 2015, during which he guided them to win the 2015 African Cup of Nations. This comes after a period of not being engaged with any team or national squad, following his interim coaching of the Tunisian national team at the 2026 World Cup after their heavy loss to Sweden, where he oversaw two matches that ended in defeats against Japan and the Netherlands. The Ivorian Football Federation is hopeful that Renard can replicate his previous successes with the team, especially his leadership in securing the country’s first international title in 25 years.
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