By Saibu Terry
Published on 28th October 2024
Herve Renard has been reappointed as the head coach of Saudi Arabia’s national team, marking his return to the helm after previously leading the team from 2019 to 2023 .
This surprise move comes after the departure of Italian coach Roberto Mancini, whose tenure was marked by setbacks, including a 2-0 home loss to Japan and a goalless draw with Bahrain .
Renard’s reappointment is seen as a strategic move to bolster Saudi Arabia’s chances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
His familiarity with Saudi soccer and previous successes make him a natural fit for the position During his first stint, Renard led Saudi Arabia to a historic 2-1 victory over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup
Renard’s Coaching Career include Leading Zambia to victory in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015, becoming the first coach to win the tournament with two different coun
The French man also Coached Morocco in the 2018 World Cup and Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup .
Renard signed a two-year contract, extending through the 2025 season, with an option to remain until the 2027 Asian Cup . His return is expected to bring renewed hopes for Saudi Arabia’s national team.
