Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard

Cape Verde head coach Bubista has resigned from his role, BBC Sport reports, bringing an end to a spell in which he guided the national team to the last 32 of the World Cup. The federation is now expected to begin the search for a successor after his departure.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast have moved quickly to fill their own coaching vacancy by reappointing Hervé Renard. The Frenchman, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, returns for a second spell in charge of the Elephants, according to the same report.

Renard previously led Ivory Coast to Afcon glory and will be tasked with re-establishing the team among the continent's leading sides. Fans can find related match highlights and further coverage of both national teams on this site.