Bubista Resigns as Cape Verde Coach
Cape Verde head coach Bubista has resigned after more than six years in charge to take up a new role with Moroccan club RS Berkane.
Achievements with the Blue Sharks
During his tenure, Bubista guided Cape Verde to the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup, where they pushed eventual runners‑up Argentina to extra time before a 3‑2 defeat. He also led the island nation to the quarter‑finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the country’s best performances on the international stage.
Move to RS Berkane
The 56‑year‑old has signed a two‑year contract with RS Berkane, who finished second in Morocco’s top division last season. He replaces Moin Chaabani, who recently departed the club after accepting the Tunisia national team position.
Ivory Coast Reappoints Herve Renard
Ivory Coast have confirmed the return of Herve Renard for a second spell as national team coach. The French tactician previously led the Elephants to the 2015 AFCON title and is one of only a few coaches to have won the continental crown twice, having first lifted the trophy with Zambia in 2012.
Renard’s Recent Coaching Path
Since his last stint with Ivory Coast, Renard has managed Morocco, Saudi Arabia (on two occasions), France’s women’s national team and most recently Tunisia, where he coached two matches at this year’s World Cup. His exact contract length with the Elephants has not been disclosed, although he is expected to report to Abidjan “in the coming days” to begin his second term.
Broader Coaching Shifts in Africa
Bubista’s departure adds to a wave of coaching changes across African nations after the World Cup. Algeria and Vladimir Petkovic parted ways by mutual consent despite the Bosnian signing a contract extension until 2028 earlier this year after the Desert Foxes were eliminated in the last 32 by Switzerland.
South Africa face a vacancy after Hugo Broos retired when his contract expired at the end of July. Senegal dismissed Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions’ dramatic last‑32 defeat to Belgium, with the federation stating the move was made “in the best interests of Senegalese football”. Former France international Patrick Vieira has emerged as a leading candidate for the Senegalese role.
Tunisia have already appointed Chaabani on a four‑year contract after Renard’s departure. The 45‑year‑old took over following Renard, who had replaced Sabri Lamouchi during Tunisia’s World Cup campaign.
Ghana are yet to decide on the future of Carlos Queiroz after the Black Stars’ last‑32 exit to Colombia. The Portuguese coach hinted at his departure on social media shortly after the loss, although discussions remain ongoing within the Ghana Football Association.
