Ronar nears Ivorian job after Tunisia exit as Fai successor French coach Herve Renard is on the verge of returning to coach Ivory Coast, with French media reports on Monday indicating he will take over as head coach of the Elephants within the next 48 hours, replacing Emerse Fae, who was sacked days ago. ## What happened? French newspaper "Le Parisien" reported that Renard (57), who has been without a job since leaving Tunisia, has reached a final agreement to take charge of the Ivorian national team. ## Why it matters for Tunisia Despite his short stint with Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup, which ended in two defeats, his reputation remains strong, with interest from several federations, including Senegal, South Africa, and South Korea. ## What comes next? Renard is highly regarded by fans and officials in Ivory Coast, having previously led them to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title. He is one of the most prominent names in African football history, having won the continental tournament with Zambia in 2012, becoming the first coach to do so with two different teams, and winning the African Coach of the Year award three times (2012, 2015, 2018). ## Tunisia's current standing Tunisia is currently fourth in the 2026 World Cup, with no points from three matches, scoring only two goals and conceding 12, with a recent form of five consecutive losses. ## What challenges lie ahead? Despite the challenges faced with Tunisia, Renard remains an attractive option for Ivory Coast, especially given his previous success with the team. He is expected to start his new role soon, preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.