Tunisia have named Moin Chaabani as head coach of the national team, with the Tunisian Football Federation setting the deal to run until 2030. The appointment replaces Herve Renard, who had taken charge for Tunisia’s final World Cup group games in 2026.
Quick facts
- Moin Chaabani appointed Tunisia head coach until 2030.
- Chaabani succeeds Herve Renard, who led the team for Tunisia’s last two group matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- Sabri Lamouchi was dismissed after Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in their opening match.
- Renard’s Tunisia side then lost to Japan (4-0) and the Netherlands (3-1).
- Chaabani previously left Renaissance de Berkane earlier this month.
- He helped Renaissance de Berkane win the 2024-25 domestic league and the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup.
- Chaabani won two CAF Champions League titles with Esperance.
- Tunisia will start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification in September in Group H against Uganda, Libya and Botswana.
Chaabani takes over from Renard, a French coach who stepped in for Tunisia’s final two fixtures at the 2026 World Cup. His spell began after Sabri Lamouchi was removed following Tunisia’s 5-1 loss to Sweden in the opening game of the tournament.
In a statement, the federation said its executive committee appointed a new coaching team for the senior national side, led by Chaabani, on a four-year agreement. The move signals a long-term project for a squad seeking to rebuild after a difficult World Cup campaign.
After Lamouchi’s exit, Renard could not reverse Tunisia’s fortunes as results went against them in the group. Tunisia were beaten by Japan 4-0 and then suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands, leaving them to lose every match at the World Cup—an outcome the team had not previously experienced.
Chaabani, 45, had recently left Moroccan outfit Renaissance de Berkane. He departed earlier this month after steering the club to its first domestic league title in the 2024-25 season and adding the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup trophy.
Although Chaabani is taking on international management for the first time, his continental record is substantial. He previously won two CAF Champions League titles with Tunisian giants Esperance, establishing himself as a coach with experience in high-stakes African competitions.
Tunisia have appointed seven coaches since 2024. The national team’s next major test will come when they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying run in September, grouped with Uganda, Libya and Botswana in Group H.
