Hervé Renard Appointed New Tunisia National Football Coach
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has officially announced the appointment of Frenchman Hervé Renard as the new head coach for the national football team. This move follows the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi, who was relieved of his duties after Tunisia's 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the opening match of Group F in the ongoing World Cup campaign. Renard is set to begin his role immediately, with his initial agreement tying him to the team until the conclusion of the current tournament.
The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has officially appointed Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the national football team. This decision was made swiftly after the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi. Lamouchi was removed from his position following Tunisia's significant 5-1 defeat to Sweden in the opening match of Group F during the ongoing World Cup campaign.
Renard will assume his responsibilities immediately, under the same financial terms as the preceding coaching staff. His current agreement with the FTF extends until the conclusion of the present World Cup campaign. Both Renard and the federation have agreed to commence negotiations after the tournament to discuss the development of a long-term project for the national team.
The urgency of the team's schedule dictates that the new coach will begin his work without delay. The federation has confirmed plans for an official press conference with Renard to be held at the training ground. This event will take place just thirty minutes before he leads his first training session with the players on the pitch.
This mid-tournament coaching change marks a repeated occurrence for the Tunisian national team. The 'Carthage Eagles' experienced an identical turbulent episode during the 1998 World Cup in France, illustrating a historical precedent for such a sudden change during a major competition.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
