Africa: Afcon 2027 Qualifiers – Renard Begins Cote d’Ivoire Rebuild With Eight Newcomers

Hervé Renard has named eight new faces in his first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning as head coach, signalling the start of a new cycle for the Elephants ahead of their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign.

The Frenchman has selected a 25-man squad for the opening qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia, followed by an international friendly against Cameroon.

Youngsters Patrick Zabi, Eddy Doué, Amadou Koné, Malick Yalcouyé, Christ Tapé and Kassoum Ouattara are…