2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have announced Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset as their new coach and replaces Patrice Beaumelle, whose contract was not renewed after the failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Gasset has signed a contract for 12 months, with the option of another year.
Gasset served as assistant to Laurent Blanc when he was manager of France from 2010-12.
He occupied the head coach position at Montpellier, Caen, Istres, St Etienne and Girondins Bordeaux in the French league.
Former Nice and Reading midfielder Emerse Fae was named as his assistant.
The 68-year-old takes charge of his first game on 3 June against Zambia in Yamoussoukro and then away against Lesotho four days later.
