Ivory Coast: 'A beautiful decisive pass', Hervé Renard courts a dual national live

Ivory Coast coach Hervé Renard publicly invited dual national Issa Doumbia to join the Elephants ahead of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Renard expressed his hope that Doumbia, whose parents are Ivorian, would make a heartfelt choice. He also explained the absence of Ismaël Doukouré from the squad, stating that he is considered too inexperienced and is competing with other performing defenders.