A Frenchman to replace Belmadi?

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By: Manu Tournoux

A Frenchman to replace Belmadi?

Hervé Renard would be in pole position to succeed Djamel Belmadi on the Fennecs bench.

On Wednesday, the president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced the departure of coach Djamel Belmadi. He did not “survive” elimination in the first round of the African Cup of Nations. “We have reached an amicable agreement to end our relationship”wrote the boss of the FAF, Walid Sadi, on his X account.

According to The Team, the Algerian Football Federation would already have a favorite to succeed Belmadi. This is Hervé Renard, under contract with the FFF and stationed with the French women’s team until the Paris Olympics. “I am under contract with the French Federation until next August. I cannot comment on this matter.”declared the main interested party, with from El-Biladan Algerian media outlet, after being questioned about this rumor.

In the past, Hervé Renard has already distinguished himself by winning the African Cup of Nations twice. In 2012 with Zambia and in 2015 at the helm of Ivory Coast. During the last World Cup in Qatar, the 55-year-old technician, then coach of Saudi Arabia, achieved the feat of beating Argentina in the first match of the group stages.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.