AFCON 2019: Renard to step down as Morocco's coach this week

AFCON 2019: Renard to step down as Morocco's coach this week

By Sampson Adedeji

After a shocking exit from the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Atlas Lions of Morocco coach Herve Renard is ready to announce is resignation as the manager of the team, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

After an impressive group stage matches which saw the recording maximum 9 points, the suffered a surprise 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Squirrels of Benin.

Renard who has been under intense pressure since the defeat announced his decision to resign on Sunday.

His initial contract is expected end on 2022 but recent developments indicated that the contract may not be honour as expected.