Hervé Renard, the renowned French coach, could take over the helm of a major African national team after the Olympics.
Several Nigerian media outlets report that the Nigerian Football Federation has set its sights on the current coach of the French women’s national team to lead their own national team.
Indeed, Hervé Renard will step down from the head coach position of the French women’s football team after the Olympics and is expected to accept a new challenge with an African national team.
Having previously managed Zambia and Ivory Coast, where he won the African Cup of Nations in 2012 and 2015, the former Saudi Arabia coach is highly respected across the continent.
Moreover, Renard has openly expressed his desire to return to coaching an African team and competing in the Africa Cup of Nations again.
Therefore, the Super Eagles could be the new team that Hervé Renard will coach in Africa. The Frenchman seeks a competitive team, and Nigeria boasts a pool of talented players who compete for top clubs.
Nigerian officials are also seeking a coach with a strong track record and achievements.
Both parties appear to be aligned in their interests, and an agreement could easily be reached if financial terms are settled.
After missing out on the opportunity in Cameroon, where Marc Brys was appointed by the government, Hervé Renard may find himself in Nigeria succeeding George Finidi.
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