Herve Renard names first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning as coach

Herve Renard has announced his first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning to lead the national team, selecting 24 players for the Elephants’ upcoming fixtures.

The French coach previously guided Cote d’Ivoire to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title. His latest squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards.

Goalkeepers: Fofana Yahia, Lafont Alban, Kone Mohamed.

Defenders: Doue Guela, Ouattara Kassoum, Ndicka Evann, Diomande Ousmane, Agbadou Emmanuel, Kossounou Odilon, Tape Christ, Konan Ghislain.

Midfielders: Sangare Ibrahim, Kessie Franck, Inao Christ, Zabi Patrick, Kone Amadou, Doue Eddy.

Forwards: Diomande Yann, Pepe Nicolas, Toure Bazoumana, Bonny Yoan, Wahi Elie, Gboho Yann, Fofana Ryan.

Cote d’Ivoire will begin their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign against Ghana on 24 September at 19h00. The match will be played at the Stade de la Paix de Bouake.

The Elephants will then face Somalia on 29 September at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny before meeting Cameroon in a friendly on 3 October at Ebimpe.