Zambia appoint new coach for 2010 campaign

May 8, 2008

Zambia have confirmed Frenchman Herve Renard as their new national team coach for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. In preparation for the battle to reach South Africa, Zambia have moved to appoint the 39-year-old former Cannes defender, who has signed a contract until the end of the 2010 World Cup Finals.

The move was announced by Football Association of Zambia president Kalusha Bwalya, who declared his excitement at the appointment.

“He is one of a new generation of exciting European coaches with experience on the African circuit. We believe he will be able to work well with our ambitions,” Bwalya said.

Renard had previously had a short spell in charge of English Conference side Cambridge United and also assisted Ghana coach Claude le Roy as they hosted the 2008 African Cup of Nations at the start of the year. He also has coaching experience in his native France and also in China.

Renard replaces Patrick Phiri, whose contract was not renewed in March.

Zambia play their opening South Africa 2010 qualifier against Togo in Accra, Ghana on 31 May. They also meet Swaziland in their first round group in June.

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