Overview
- The Fédération Ivoirienne de Football officially named Hervé Renard as head coach on Tuesday to replace Emerse Faé after Faé’s contract ended on July 31, 2026.
- French outlet Le Parisien reports Renard signed a two-year deal covering the 2027 and 2028 Africa Cup of Nations editions while the FIF communiqué focused on his appointment and imminent arrival rather than contract details.
- Renard returns with a proven African record, having led Ivory Coast to the 2015 CAN title and coached Morocco and Saudi Arabia, and he briefly served as Tunisia’s interim coach for two matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- The FIF says Renard is expected in Abidjan in the coming days for a press presentation and to begin work, while specifics on his staff, performance targets, and operational plan have not yet been released.
- The appointment signals a move to consolidate recent gains after CAN 2023 and World Cup progress and will soon affect team selection, coaching staff decisions, and Ivory Coast’s preparation for upcoming qualifiers.