Hervé Renard named Ivory Coast coach
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French coach Hervé Renard has been appointed coach of the Ivory Coast football team. He succeeds Emerse Faé in this position.
Hervé Renard, a 57-year-old French coach, has been appointed coach of the Ivory Coast national team.2,1 The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) announced this appointment on its social networks on August 4, 2026.2,1 Renard had previously ruled Côte d 'Ivoire more than a decade ago.2
He had briefly held the position of coach of Tunisia during the 2026 World Cup.2 Emerse Faé was the previous coach of the Ivorian team before this appointment.1
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