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Ivory Coast national football team coaching transition

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The Ivorian Football Federation appointed Hervé Renard as the head coach of the Ivory Coast national team, replacing Emerse Faé. Renard, who previously led the team to an African title in 2015, took over ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia, as well as a friendly against Cameroon. As Renard prepared to announce his first squad, the team faced significant injury concerns. Key players including Wilfried Singo, Simon Adingra, and Amad Diallo were reported as doubtful or sidelined, requiring medical assessments before the final selection for the upcoming international window. Renard has since announced his first 25-man squad, featuring established players such as Yan Diomandé, Guéla Doué, Nicolas Pépé, and Evan Ndicka. The selection also includes several new call-ups, including Christ Tapé, Kassoum Ouattara, Yann Gboho, Amadou Koné, Eddy Doué, Malick Yalcouyé, Patrick Zabi, and Ryan Fofana. Renard emphasized the urgency of the upcoming schedule, stating, “We don’t have much time to lose.” The team is set to begin its 2027 AFCON qualification campaign with matches against Ghana on September 24 and Somalia on September 29, followed by a friendly against Cameroon on October 3. In his first official roster since returning to the helm, Renard included notable names such as Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, Yan Diomandé, and Franck Kessié. The squad continues to integrate new players like Christ Tapé and Malick Yalcouyé to bolster the team for the upcoming qualifiers.

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