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Trapattoni, Domenech among 59 applicants for Ivory Coast job

The Ivory Coast has taken the unusual step of naming of the 59 applicants for its head coaching job, with Giovanni Trapattoni included.

Giovanni Trapattoni and Raymond Domenech are two candidates among 59 applicants for the head coaching role with the Ivory Coast.

The Africa Cup of Nations champions is searching for a new boss after previous incumbent Herve Renard left to take over at Ligue 1 side Lille last month.

In an unusual step, the Ivorian Football Federation has released the list of names who have applied to replace Renard.

Among them is former Italy, Juventus, Inter and Bayern Munich coach Trapattoni.