Tunisia appoint Lamouchi as new coach

TUNIS: Former Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi has been appointed as Tunisia’s new coach, the country’s football association announced on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old French coach, who has also managed Cardiff City and Ivory Coast, will replace Sami Trabelsi, who left his role following ⁠Tunisia’s last-16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
“The Tunisian football federation has announced that it has signed coach Sabri Lamouchi to ⁠take charge of the national team until July 31, 2028,” the Tunisian FA said in a statement.
Lamouchi, who was born in Lyon and has Tunisian roots, led Forest and Cardiff in England’s second tier, and also had a ⁠stint with Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.
Tunisia have qualified for this year’s World Cup and have been drawn in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan and a European playoff winner.