It’s official! Hervé Renard is back as the head coach of Côte d’Ivoire, marking a sensational return to one of Africa’s biggest football nations.

Renard is no stranger to African football. Widely regarded as one of the continent’s greatest coaches, the charismatic Frenchman has built a reputation for transforming teams into champions.

His African achievements include:

AFCON winner with Zambia in 2012 – one of the greatest underdog stories in football history.

AFCON winner with Côte d’Ivoire in 2015, ending the Elephants’ 23-year wait for continental glory.

Led Morocco to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 20 years.

Coached Saudi Arabia to their famous victory over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Now, the man in the iconic white shirt is back with one mission: to restore the Elephants to the summit of African football and build a team capable of competing with the very best on the continent and beyond.

With a talented generation of Ivorian stars at his disposal, expectations will be sky-high as fans dream of more silverware and another memorable era under Renard.

Can Hervé Renard deliver another AFCON title for Côte d’Ivoire?

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