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Renard: "I Feel Comfortable in Africa and Will Return One Day"

Renard: "I Feel Comfortable in Africa and Will Return One Day"

10 February 2026at22:02

Hervé Renard, coach of the Saudi national team, revealed why he declined to lead the Senegalese national team, stating that he will return to Africa one day because he feels comfortable there.

In an interview with Jeune Afrique magazine, Renard said: "Not all the conditions were met in Senegal, but I had a desire to take on this challenge."

He added: "If a well-organized federation presents a strong sporting project, it could pique my interest. The financial aspect is not the primary criterion for me, and it never has been. I feel comfortable in Africa, and I will return to it one day."

Renard was among the top candidates to take charge of the Senegal national team following Aliou Cissé's departure after the team's exit from the round of 16 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite being unattached at the time, the French coach decided not to accept the role.

Why did Hervé Renard decline the Senegal national team coaching offer?

Hervé Renard stated that 'not all the conditions were met' for him to take on the Senegal national team coaching challenge, despite his desire for the role. He seeks a strong sporting project.

What factors does Hervé Renard prioritize when considering a new coaching role?

Renard prioritizes a 'well-organized federation' with a 'strong sporting project,' emphasizing that financial aspects are not his primary criterion for accepting a coaching role.
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