Vincent Mashami has managed the country's youth teams and was an assistant to previous coach Antoine Hey.
Etoile Sahel , Esperance, Wydad and TP Mazembe reach quarter finals
Stephane Mbia has played in France, England, Spain, Turkey and China
Parma sign Ivory Coast forward Gervinho
Jordan Ayew has joined his brother Andre in departing Swansea City following their relegation.
Samuel Eto'o scored six goals in 14 appearances for Turkish side Konyaspor.
Clarence Seedorf previously had brief managerial spells at AC Milan, Shenzen in China and Deportivo La Coruna.
Highlights
Burkina Faso's Bakary Kone moves to Turkey.
Senegal's Zargo Toure has joined Super Lig club Trabzonspor.
Gestede, 26, and 22-year-old Veretout have both signed five-year deals for undisclosed fees.
Benin international Gestede scored 22 goals for Blackburn last season, including 20 in the Championship.
He becomes manager Tim Sherwood's ninth summer signing, while Veretout - who made 146 appearance for the French side - is the fourth recruit from Ligue 1.
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