He will not have survived the elimination in the semi-final of the African Champions League . Maher Kanzari was thanked by the management of Esperance in Tunis this Sunday, we are told. The Tunisian coach had been in office since January 2013, notably paying for the elimination on Saturday in C1 by Orlando Pirtaes (1-1 after the two matches). Kanzari’s dismissal had been in the air for many weeks; Very controversial, he was in conflict with some of his leaders and did not hesitate to clash with certain ultra supporters of the club who criticized him for these choices of players, etc. He particularly distinguished himself in this posture a few weeks ago with this arm of honor during a match against Etoile du Sahel and which cost him a sanction from the League . Now, the Sang et Or are looking for a new coach and the name of Roger Lemerre, former coach of Tunisia, is the first mentioned.

BY Ibrahim Sannie
October 20, 2013
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Maher Kanzari has been relieved of his duties by the management of Esperance in Tunis following the team’s elimination in the semi-final of the African Champions League. Kanzari, who had held the position since January 2013, faced criticism for the team’s recent exit from the C1 against Orlando Pirates (1-1 after two matches).

The decision to part ways with Kanzari had been looming for several weeks. His tenure was marked by controversy, as he clashed with some club leaders and engaged in conflicts with certain ultra supporters who questioned his player choices. His actions, including a salute during a match against Etoile du Sahel, led to a league sanction.

With Kanzari’s departure, Esperance is now on the lookout for a new coach. The name of Roger Lemerre, former coach of Tunisia, is the first to be mentioned as a potential successor.