AFCON 2027 qualifiers - Côte d'Ivoire: Hervé Renard wants all three points against Gambia

12.11.26 14:00 AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday ahead of facing Gambia, Hervé Renard set his objective with Côte d'Ivoire for this match on the third matchday of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

On the eve of hosting Gambia at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, the Elephants' coach, Hervé Renard, reaffirmed his team's ambitions. The French coach is above all seeking another win to bring his team closer to qualification.

All three points or nothing for Hervé Renard

At the pre-match press conference, Hervé Renard stressed the need to take all three points. “We are still in the same frame of mind: to go out and get all three points so we can gradually move closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The objective has not changed. The challenge remains the same. We will also have to prepare well for the return match, which will take place a few months later,” the Côte d'Ivoire coach said.

As a reminder, the Côte d'Ivoire Elephants go into this third matchday top of Group C with six points. Having won their first two matches, the Ivorians are looking to keep up their momentum against Gambia's Scorpions.

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