The Palancas Negras trail group leaders Nigeria by just one point, with the Super Eagles having picked up nine points in their opening four games.
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The Frenchman hopes to invigorate the Palancas Negras ahead of September's first round of 2012 Nations Cup qualifiers, saying his top priority will be to restore faith among the players.
BBC: Renard targets 2012 Nations Cup
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The Angolan had been in temporary charge of the Palancas Negras as they played the second leg of their preliminary 2006 World Cup and Nations Cup qualifier against Chad in November.
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