(Reuters) – The Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) has determined towards renewing the contract of coach Patrice Beaumelle after his present deal ended on April 6, officers confirmed on Tuesday.
The normalisation committee that at present runs the FIF says it won’t offer the 43-year-old the possibility to increase his two-year keep within the publish.
Beaumelle failed to steer the Ivorians previous the second spherical of the current Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon, whereas they didn’t make the ultimate spherical of African qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar both.
“The committee salutes (Beaumelle’s) human qualities, dedication, professionalism, humility and discretion,” an announcement on the organisation’s web site stated.
“While welcoming the open-mindedness of the French technician and the great collaboration with the FIF, the committee needs him a contented continuation of his profession.”
The subsequent task for the Ivorians would be the begin of the qualifiers for the 2023 Cup of Nations, although they’ve already booked their ticket on the finals as hosts.
(Reporting by Nick Said; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
