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Herve Renard confirms intentions to coach %u2018big%u2019 African team

Renard disclosed that he has received some offers from two African football national teams, one of which will be participating at the 2010 world cup tournament in South Africa.

He told a press briefing in Lusaka today that it could be difficult for him to refuse an offer as he has ambitions of being part of the world%u2019s greatest soccer event.

Renard%u2019s a coaching contract with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) until May this year.
He said he is yet to meet FAZ officials to decide his future with the Chipolopolo boys.
Meanwhile, Renard has advised Zambian journalists to be professional in their work by reporting facts every time.

He added that he has no problems with journalists or a particular media organisation but with one particular journalist who he said has been writing fabricated stories about him.

And FAZ Communications Officer Erick Mwanza said the association has no problem with coach Renard%u2019s ambitions to coach one of Africa top national teams.

Mwanza said if Renard decides to leave after the contract expires, FAZ will respect his decision.

Meanwhile, Mwanza revealed that striker Collins Mbesuma is now back at his South African club, Moroka Swallows after getting stranded in Angola when he missed the flight that was carrying the Chipolopolo boys from Angola.

He said circumstances that lead to the striker getting stranded in Angola would be disclosed once the team manager Solly Pandor presents his report to FAZ.

Mwanza has however thanked President Rupiah Banda for showing his commitment in supporting soccer in the country.

He said the President%u2019s continued support to the national team has brought a new dimension to football in the country and has boosted the morale of players hence the good performance of the team at the just ended tournament.