Hervé Renard has agreed to take the reins of the Ivory Coast national team. The French coach made no secret of his enthusiasm, confiding that the decision had been made very quickly. No stranger to African football, he returns to a continent on which he has built a large part of his reputation.
A unique African track record
Renard's record on the continent speaks for itself. He is to this day the only manager to have won two Africa Cup of Nations titles with two different national teams: Zambia in 2012, then Ivory Coast in 2015. This double achievement, unprecedented in the history of the competition, illustrates his ability to transform squads into conquering teams.
Drawing on this experience and his in-depth knowledge of African football, he returns at the helm of the Elephants with the ambition of sustaining the momentum of one of the continent's finest national sides.
A strong message sent to the competition
Renard does not arrive without his bearings. His recent international experience allows him to approach this return with solid convictions, while his mastery of the realities of African football represents a precious asset in guiding a talented generation.
His appointment sends a clear signal to Ivory Coast's rivals: the Federation has deliberately chosen a coach recognised for his ability to build competitive collectives and to perform in major competitions.
Building to win
The challenge now is to forge a group capable of living up to the Elephants' ambitions at the next continental and international fixtures. With Hervé Renard on the bench, Ivory Coast is banking on experience, leadership and a winning culture to continue establishing itself as a benchmark of African football.
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