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After reaching the last four against all odds, Cote d’Ivoire coach Herve Renard says “he is only interested in winning” ahead of their semi-final clash against DR Congo on Wednesday in Bata.

After an unfamiliar start to their campaign with two draws against Mali and Guinea, the Elephants showed the stuffs they are made of to beat four-time winners, Cameroon 1-0 in the final game of the group phase and go through as winners of Group D.

“Nobody was talking about us, if now they have changed their minds I don’t know. Few weeks ago, we were underdogs,” said the 46-year old Frenchman who won the Africa Cup of Nations title with Zambia in 2012.

Incidentally, the feat that earned former AS Cannes defender global fame came at the expense of the Ivorians (Zambia won 8-7 on penalties). Now in charge of an Ivorian side, who have since 2006 failed to live-up to their pre-tournament favourites tag, he reckons that there is a huge drive to land the ‘Holy Grail’ this time after several unsuccessful attempts.

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