Herve Renard’s 4 Notable Achievements As NFF Eyes Him For Super Eagles Coaching Job

• Herve Renard has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Finidi Geroge and become the next Super Eagles coach
• The Frenchman, who is wanted by the Nigeria Football Federation, will be leaving the French women’s national team
• Renard has a respected pedigree in African football after some successful spells with Zambia, Ivory Coast, and Morocco

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are desperate to find a new coach for the Super Eagles and the confirmed availability of Herve Renard could be great news for them.

The 55-year-old Frenchman is one of the renowned managers in African football, following his successful stints in the past with countries like Zambia, Ivory Coast, and Morocco.

According to PUNCH NG, Nigerian football fans have called on the NFF to hire Renard as the next Super Eagles coach after reports emerged the football body are considering hiring the Frenchman.

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The ex-Morocco and Ivory Coast manager, who presently coaches the French women's team, confirmed his departure after the Paris 2024 Olympics, generating speculation regarding his next move.

Here, Sports Brief takes a look at four key notable achievements of Renard and why he could be the best manager to become the next Super Eagles coach.

Harve Renard’s 4 notable achievements

1. Won AFCON with Zambia

In 2012, Renard led Zambia to a remarkable first-ever victory in the Africa Cup of Nations.

According to Afrik Foot, this triumph was particularly poignant as it came 19 years after a plane crash tragically claimed the lives of 18 Zambian national team players.

2. Won AFCON with Ivory Coast

In 2015, the Frenchman became the first coach to win two AFCON trophies with different countries after leading Ivory Coast to the title.

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Renard was appointed as manager of the Ivorian national team in July 2014 and led the Elephants to their second AFCON triumph just under a year later.

3. Saw Morocco qualify for World Cup

In 2016, Renard took charge of the Morocco national team and led them to a historic qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their first in 20 years.

The 55-year-old signed a contract extension until 2022, but his journey with North African giants ended abruptly in 2019 after a disappointing exit from the AFCON.

4. Led Saudi Arabia to win over Argentina

In 2022, Renard caused one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history when he led the Saudi Arabia team to defeat a Lionel Messi-led Argentina 2-1 in their opening group game in Qatar.

Goals by Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis a landmark result in the first World Cup tourney staged in the Middle East, per AP.

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NFF eyeing move for Renard

Sports Brief also previously reported that Renard is the NFF's top candidate to become the next Super Eagles coach, following the resignation of Finidi George.

NFF officials are reportedly pursuing a deal for the 55-year-old French technician, who is keen to return to Africa and could be tempted to take the Nigeria job.