TUNISIE-FOOT: FIRST MEDIA OUTING OF THE NEW COACH
Georges Leekens, the newly appointed coach of the Tunisian national football team, expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge during a press conference organized by the Tunisian Football Federation. The Belgian coach highlighted his interest in the project and his impression of the warm welcome he received from Tunisian leaders.
He emphasized the importance of winning back the support of the Tunisian public and the role of the media in achieving this goal. Leekens sees his appointment as a long-term project and aims to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, believing in the potential for improvement and complementarity within the team.
Regarding specific players, Leekens praised goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia for his performance and mentioned ongoing discussions regarding the potential return of striker Hamdi Harbaoui to the national team, emphasizing the importance of discipline within the group.
Leekens also commented on the recent derby match between ES Tunis and CS Sfaxien, highlighting the need for players to enjoy themselves on the pitch despite pressure.
Overall, Leekens conveyed his determination to work as a cohesive team and build on Tunisia’s footballing strengths to achieve success in future competitions.
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