Hervé Renard, the French coach, has become the focal point of African football, with several national teams eager to secure his services after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Currently leading the French women’s team, Renard has announced that he will not renew his contract with Les Bleus, anticipating a departure post-Olympics and opening the door to future opportunities.
Cameroon is reportedly the frontrunner to acquire the coach, a two-time winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2023 according to reports from L’Équipe. However, other African nations, including Morocco and Nigeria, also show keen interest in the tactician. The Nigerian Football Federation is particularly excited about the prospect of hiring Renard as the next coach of the Super Eagles. With the position vacant following Jose Peseiro’s departure in February, Nigeria is in search of a successor to take the reins of the national team.
Having led Zambia and Ivory Coast to triumph in winning the AFCON in 2012 and 2015, Renard is seen as a prime candidate for Nigeria. His African trophy cabinet and reputation for building competitive teams have caught the attention of the Nigerian Football Federation.
Renard’s ambition to lead a team in the 2026 World Cup further enriches the stakes. Nigeria, aiming to finalize an agreement before the resumption of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers in June, is striving to seize this opportunity before competitions begin. The Super Eagles seek to enhance their technical setup to approach the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in the best possible manner.
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