Cote d’Ivoire top Group C after two wins under returning Herve Renard

Cote d’Ivoire began Herve Renard’s return as head coach with two victories in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, although their international window ended with a 1-0 friendly defeat by Cameroon.The Elephants opened their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Ghana at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on 24 September 2026.