Ivory Coast v Gambia: Three points the only aim for Hervé Renard

On the eve of hosting The Gambia at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on Thursday 12 November, for the third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Elephants’ manager, Hervé Renard, has reaffirmed his team’s ambitions.

The French manager is aiming for another victory to bring his side closer to qualification. At the pre-match press conference, Hervé Renard emphasised the need to secure all three points.

“We’re still in the same frame of mind: to go out and get the three points so that we can gradually move closer to qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The objective hasn’t changed. It’s still the same challenge. We’ll also need to prepare well for the return leg, which will take place a few months later,” said the Ivory Coast manager.

The Elephants go into this third matchday as leaders of Group C with six points. After two wins in their opening matches, the Ivorians are aiming to maintain their momentum against the Scorpions of The Gambia.

Another victory would allow them to consolidate their top spot and continue their march towards the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with confidence.