Audio By Carbonatix
Côte d’Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to remain humble as they prepare to face Ghana in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture.
The Elephants head into the clash with confidence, but Renard is aware of the threat posed by the Black Stars, despite Ghana suffering injuries to several key players, including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo.
Renard believes his team has the character to secure a positive result but insists that quality must be demonstrated on the pitch.
“When you have a match between two big teams, it will be played on details. But we have enough character to approach it. It is not enough to say it; it will have to be shown on the pitch,” he said.
The French coach also cautioned his players against looking beyond their opening fixture, stressing that the qualification campaign will be decided over six matches.
“There are six matches to be played. Sometimes we miss the first step and pass the others. You have to be humble,” Renard added.
Latest Stories
-
Engage Now Africa to construct a 10-unit classroom block for struggling Navrongo Vocational Training Centre
3 minutes -
One digital financial breach could expose linked accounts to fraud – Financial Crimes Manager
8 minutes -
Ghana Russia Centre signs ICT cooperation agreement with Moscow University
12 minutes -
The powerhouses of the village: Honouring Ghana’s rural women on International Rural Women’s Day
13 minutes -
Vincent Assafuah petitions CHRAJ to investigate alleged irregularities in 2026 World Cup visa arrangements
13 minutes -
12-year-old boy found dead in muddy pit at Opeikuma
15 minutes -
GHS begins Yellow Fever vaccination campaign in three Upper West districts
16 minutes -
Organised Labour pushes for higher 2027 base pay despite slowing inflation
18 minutes -
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift justice in Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse case
28 minutes -
From Campaign Propaganda to Gov’t Accountability: When the message-makers demand a seat at the table
47 minutes -
Ashanti Region Security Coordinator warns sand winners to stay off Accra–Kumasi Expressway site
51 minutes -
PZ Cussons Ghana promotes hand washing among schoolchildren through Camel campaign
1 hour -
30 NDC aspirants file nominations in Upper West as regional election approaches
1 hour -
UPSA launches laptop assembly plant, requiring new students to assemble their own devices
2 hours -
UCC sociologist calls for action on gender inequality to end child marriage
2 hours