Renard versus Queiroz in Afcon qualifying blockbuster
The West African showdown between Herve Renard’s Ivory Coast and Carlos Queiroz’s Ghana headlines the 24 opening-round Afcon qualifying fixtures.
On Thursday, Ivory Coast and Ghana will face off in a highly anticipated match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament. This clash, set to take place in Bouake, Ivory Coast, marks the climactic start to the 24-matchday one fixtures. Ghana has secured the title four times, but not since 1982. Herve Renard, the coach who led Ivory Coast to their second African Cup title in 2012, will lead his side in this high-profile matchup.
Renard, who also guided Zambia to a stunning 2012 victory, previously guided Ivory Coast to glory in 2015. Carlos Queiroz, the former coach of Egypt who narrowly missed out on the 2022 title after a penalty shootout loss to Senegal, will be watching from the sidelines due to a suspension. Renard's coaching career has been diverse, including stints with clubs in France, England, and Vietnam, as well as national teams like Angola, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, France women, and Tunisia.
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