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Cape Verde Manager Bubista Resigns as Renard Returns to Ivory Coast

The managerial landscape of West African football shifted on Tuesday as Cape Verde's head coach stepped down following a historic World Cup campaign while Ivory Coast reappointed a former champion.

A general view of a professional football pitch where international matches are frequently contested.
A general view of a professional football pitch where international matches are frequently contested. Photo : BBC Africa

Major leadership changes have taken place within two prominent West African national football teams following the conclusion of recent international competition. Bubista, the head coach of Cape Verde, has officially resigned from his position, while the Ivory Coast has confirmed the reappointment of Hervé Renard to lead their national side.

The departure of Bubista comes after a period of notable achievement for the Cape Verdean national team, known as the Blue Sharks. Under his guidance, the squad reached the round of 32 during the most recent World Cup. Despite this progression on the global stage, the manager has chosen to end his tenure with the federation.

Simultaneously, the Ivorian Football Federation has turned to a familiar face to steer the Elephants. Hervé Renard returns to the role of head coach for the Ivory Coast, bringing a decorated history with the team. Renard is widely recognized for his previous success on the continent, having secured two Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) titles during his career.

The departure of Bubista comes after a period of notable achievement for the Cape Verdean national team, known as the Blue Sharks.
Thandiwe Moyo · The African Herald

These appointments occur as national teams begin the process of restructuring for the next cycle of continental and international qualifiers. For Cape Verde, the search for a successor will involve maintaining the momentum established during their recent knockout-stage appearance. For the Ivory Coast, the return of Renard represents a move toward proven leadership as they look to build on their standing as a continental power.

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Based on reporting by BBC Africa.

بالعربية

شهدت القيادة الفنية لاثنين من أبرز المنتخبات الوطنية في غرب أفريقيا تغييرات هامة عقب انتهاء المنافسات الدولية الأخيرة. حيث أعلن بوبيستا، المدير الفني لمنتخب الرأس الأخضر، استقالته رسمياً من منصبه، بينما أكدت ساحل العاج إعادة تعيين هيرفي رينار لقيادة منتخبها الوطني.

وتأتي رحيل بوبيستا بعد فترة من الإنجازات الملحوظة لمنتخب الرأس الأخضر، الملقب بـ "القروش الزرقاء". وتحت قيادته، وصل الفريق إلى دور الـ 32 خلال النسخة الأخيرة من كأس العالم. وعلى الرغم من هذا التقدم على الساحة العالمية، اختار المدرب إنهاء مسيرته مع الاتحاد.

وفي الوقت نفسه، لجأ الاتحاد الإيفواري لكرة القدم إلى وجه مألوف لقيادة منتخب "الأفيال". حيث يعود هيرفي رينار إلى منصب المدير الفني لساحل العاج، حاملاً معه تاريخاً حافلاً بالبطولات مع الفريق. ويُعرف رينار على نطاق واسع بنجاحه السابق في القارة، حيث توج بلقب كأس الأمم الأفريقية مرتين خلال مسيرته التدريبية.

وتأتي هذه التعيينات في وقت تبدأ فيه المنتخبات الوطنية عملية إعادة الهيكلة للدورة القادمة من التصفيات القارية والدولية. وبالنسبة للرأس الأخضر، ستتطلب عملية البحث عن خلف لبوبيستا الحفاظ على الزخم الذي تحقق خلال ظهورهم الأخير في الأدوار الإقصائية. أما بالنسبة لساحل العاج، فإن عودة رينار تمثل خطوة نحو القيادة المجربة في سعيها لتعزيز مكانتها كقوة قارية.

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