Hervé Renard exits role as France Women’s coach: Three reasons he won’t be next Super Eagles coach

Super Eagles coaching role has been left vacant following the resignation of now-Rivers United manager Finidi George

French coach Hervé Renard has officially stepped down as the head coach of the France women’s national team, Soccernet.ng reports. 

Despite speculation linking him with the Nigerian coaching role, Renard’s departure does not pave the way for him to take over as the next Super Eagles coach.

Finidi George, now Rivers United manager, resigned from his role with the Super Eagles, leaving the position vacant as Nigeria faces crucial qualifiers in September.

Although the former Ivorian team manager has several offers on the table, there are significant reasons why he won’t accept the Nigerian FA’s offer.

Financial Instability and Poor Treatment of Coaches

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has a notorious reputation for owing salaries and bonuses. The protracted dispute over Jose Peseiro’s wages and the previous issues with Gernot Rohr highlight this problem.

The NFF also tends to scapegoat coaches, giving them insufficient time to prepare their teams for important matches. For instance, Finidi George had only one meeting with his team before heading into crucial clashes with South Africa and Benin Republic, managing only one point out of a possible six.

High Demands and Financial Constraints

For a coach of Renard’s calibre, such issues are critically assessed by his agents. They would likely advise him against taking the Super Eagles coaching role despite the offer.

Additionally, the NFF may not have the financial capability to meet Renard’s demands, which would likely be no less than €150,000 per month.

Prospects for a World-Class Coach

There have been reports that, with the help of the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, the NFF is planning to appoint a world-class coach. However, it remains uncertain whether the NFF can afford to finance a coach of Renard’s status.

Also, despite Renard’s availability, the financial instability, poor treatment of coaches by the NFF, and the high salary demands make it unlikely that he will become the next Super Eagles coach.

This post was last modified on August 6, 2024 9:21 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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