Keshi missing in five-man shortlist for Elephants’ job

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has not been included in a five-man shortlist for the vacant Cote d’Ivoire’s head coaching job.  

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday coaches being considered to succeed Herve Renard, and the Nigeria boss didn’t make the cut.

The shortlisted candidates are Patrice Neveu, Paolo Duarte, Michel Dussuyer, Henry Kasperczak and Frederic Antonetti.

FIF said a further shortlist of three candidates will soon be released before the final selection.

Renard resigned as coach of the Elephants after leading them to their second Africa Cup of Nations title in February. He is now with French league club Lille.

Keshi has been involved in a public spat with his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), over allegations that he applied for the Ivorian job while still engaged by Nigeria. This has led to an investigation and a disciplinary hearing.