Tunisia's national soccer federation has dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi after just one match in charge. The federation announced Tuesday that Hervé Renard will take over the team.
A lightning-quick tenure
Lamouchi's stint lasted a single game. He took the reins only weeks ago, but the federation decided to move on after that lone outing. No reason was given for the abrupt change, though the team's performance in that match—a loss—likely played a role.
It's a short leash by any standard. Lamouchi, a former Ivory Coast and Rennes manager, had been brought in to revive a squad that missed the last Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. He didn't get a chance to turn things around.
Renard's return to the continent
Hervé Renard is no stranger to African football. He's won the Africa Cup of Nations twice—with Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015. He's also coached Morocco and Saudi Arabia at World Cups. His last job was with the French women's national team, which he left in 2024.
Renard now steps into a team that's been inconsistent. Tunisia failed to advance past the group stage at the last AFCON and has struggled to find a rhythm. The federation is betting Renard's experience will steady things quickly.
He'll have little time to settle in. Tunisia's next competitive matches are expected soon, though the exact schedule hasn't been confirmed.
The federation hasn't announced a contract length for Renard. It's also unclear how much of Lamouchi's staff will stay on. Renard typically brings his own assistants, so more changes are likely.
Tunisia's World Cup qualifying campaign is ongoing. The team sits in a tight group and needs points. Renard's first job is to stop the slide and get results.
Lamouchi, for his part, is out after one game. It's a brutal business. The federation's decision signals impatience—and a belief that Renard can deliver what Lamouchi couldn't.
