After a disappointing spell at the 2023 AFCON, It is reported that Negotiations between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and Herve Renard for the appointment of the national team’s coach is in the final stages.
Per the sources within the Egyptian Federation, it is only financial details that need to be ironed out before an official announcement by the (EFA)
This decision stems from Egypt’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they were booted out of the tournament in the round of 16 after a series of draws in the group stage with Mozambique, Ghana, and Cape Verde.
Their current coach, Rui Vitoria, is expected to part ways with the the (EFA)Egyptian Football Association as they seek they seek a refreshed direction to things.
After a series of discussions between hosts Ivory Coast and Renard hit on the rocks, the French coach expressed Canal Plus.
With Ivory Coast’s setback in their final group game, suffering a 4-0 humiliating defeat to Equatorial Guinea, their hopes for advancement were kept alive through a 3rd Place Finish in the group. While they initially sought Hervé Renard, currently coaching France’s Women’s National Team, for a loan move, They failed to reach an agreement with the Coach.
“The negotiations did not end favorably, because it wasn’t necessary. I would have liked to but destiny decided otherwise,” revealed Hervé Renard.
Meanwhile, the Elephants managed to overcome the group stage challenge and find themselves in the semi-finals, still in contention for the title for the trophy
The African legacy of Herve Renard
Renard, who guided Ivory Coast to victory at the 2015 AFCON, is reportedly Ghana’s other aim. The four-time winners, however, might find it difficult to meet the former Saudi Arabian coach’s compensation demands, according to sources.
Prior to his accomplishments with Ivory Coast, the 55-year-old made history in 2013 when he led Zambia to their first AFCON triumph after defeating Ivory Coast in the championship game.
Additionally, he earned Morocco’s first-ever qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia since 1998. He expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations performance, nevertheless. The French tactician resigned after Benin stunned the Atlas Lions in the round of 16.
Hervé Renard’s appointment could provide new insight and expertise to the national team as Egypt attempts to recover from their AFCON setback.
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