By Angu Lesley
Football writer kick442.com – Cameroon
Tunisia have officially appointed French coach Hervé Renard as head coach until the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, replacing Sabri Lamouchi following the Carthage Eagles’ disappointing start to the tournament.
Lamouchi leaves the role after Tunisia suffered back-to-back heavy defeats, losing 5-0 to Belgium in an international friendly before being beaten 5-1 by Sweden in their opening World Cup match. The results brought an end to his tenure, with the Tunisian Football Federation moving quickly to bring in an experienced replacement.
Renard returns to African football with a wealth of experience on the continent. The 57-year-old has previously managed Zambia, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and Ghana, building a reputation as one of Africa’s most successful foreign coaches.
His greatest achievements came when he guided Zambia to a historic 2012 Africa Cup of Nations triumph before winning the continental crown again with Côte d’Ivoire in 2015. Renard also enjoyed a memorable spell with Saudi Arabia, leading the Asian side to a famous 2-1 victory over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Frenchman has also managed Sochaux and the French women’s national team during his coaching career.
With Tunisia now under pressure after their heavy defeat to Sweden, Renard’s arrival will bring renewed hope that the Eagles of Carthage can revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
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