Tunisia: Mouine Chaabani appointed Carthage Eagles coach with a 3-year contract

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) officially announced this Friday a long-awaited decision: the appointment of Mouine Chaabani as the new coach of the Carthage Eagles. The Moroccan tactician succeeds Hervé Renard, who left after a mixed tenure. Chaabani, who was under contract with RS Berkane, was released by the Moroccan club following an official request from the FTF. He signs a 3-year contract with a clear objective: to bring Tunisia back to the forefront of African and world football.

The news, initially revealed by wiwsport, was confirmed by RS Berkane in an official statement. The Moroccan club stated it had “accepted the request of the Tunisian Federation” and congratulated its now former coach on this new opportunity. For the FTF, this choice marks a strategic shift: after the era of European coaches with Renard, the federation is betting on an African coach who has excelled on the continent.

Can Mouine Chaabani truly succeed Hervé Renard and turn the Carthage Eagles around?

The question is on every Tunisian fan’s lips. While Hervé Renard brought a certain tactical rigor and media aura, his results in official competitions left a bitter taste. Chaabani, on the other hand, arrives with a solid track record in Africa: he notably led RS Berkane to victory in the CAF Confederation Cup and the African Super Cup. His knowledge of African football, local players, and the specifics of continental competitions is his main asset.

The new coach’s first mission will be to prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where Tunisia is in the running for a spot. He will also need to manage the generational transition, relying on key players like Wahbi Khazri while integrating young talents from the local league. Observers agree that Chaabani is a “builder,” capable of structuring a long-term project. The question remains whether he can handle the media pressure and the expectations of a demanding Tunisian public.

The challenge is immense for the man leaving the comfort of RS Berkane. At the Stade Olympique de Rades, the former coach will be under scrutiny from his very first qualifying matches. A misstep could quickly fuel controversy. The FTF, for its part, has bet on African continuity—a risky but potentially winning gamble if Chaabani can impose his tactical stamp and unite a sometimes divided squad.

This appointment also reshapes the coaching landscape in Africa. Mouine Chaabani joins the select circle of Moroccan coaches who have led a major continental national team. His tenure at the helm of the Carthage Eagles will be closely watched, as it could pave the way for other African profiles on the benches of the continent’s footballing giants. The challenge is set, and Tunisian football awaits to see if this experienced navigator can steer the ship toward calmer and more glorious waters.