diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci-cd.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/ci-cd.yaml
index cc6720b..65a7955 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci-cd.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci-cd.yaml
@@ -121,6 +121,9 @@ jobs:
             for i in 1 2 3; do
               if git push; then
                 echo "Successfully updated coverage badge to ${COVERAGE}%"
+                # Update local repo to the new HEAD after successful push
+                git fetch origin
+                git reset --hard origin/${{ github.ref_name }}
                 break
               else
                 echo "Push attempt $i failed, retrying..."
@@ -128,6 +131,9 @@ jobs:
                   echo "Final push attempt failed - another job may have updated the badge"
                   git pull --rebase || true
                   git push || echo "Recovery push also failed"
+                  # Ensure we're on the latest commit even if push failed
+                  git fetch origin
+                  git reset --hard origin/${{ github.ref_name }}
                 fi
                 sleep 2
               fi