Lemerre takes Tunisia role
Thursday, October 3, 2002
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Roger Lemerre, the former coach of France, is to take charge of the Tunisian national side.
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Roger Lemerre, the former France coach and vice-chairman of UEFA's Technical Development Committee, is to become the new coach of the Tunisian national side.
Two-year contract
Lemerre, who was sacked after France's first-round elimination from the 2002 FIFA World Cup, has signed a contract until after the 2004 African Cup of Nations, which Tunisia are hosting, with an option for an extension if they perform well in the tournament.
Replaces Souyaha
Lemerre, who led France to victory at EURO 2000™, replaces Ammar Souyaha who resigned in July after the African country were eliminated from the World Cup after the first round with just one point. The 61-year-old Lemerre's first match in charge of Tunisia will be a friendly against Portugal on 12 October.
