Former AFC Leopards head coach Luc Eymael is set to return to the touchline after a prolonged absence following his appointment at Stade Tunisien FC.The controversial tactician had been on the sidelines from August last year after an alleged racist slur while serving as Yanga coach saw him sacked and shamefully ejected out of the country.Eymael unsuccessfully tried to return to the trade in December when South African side Chippa United took to their official social media handles to announce his arrival.However, the club’s announcement was met with unexpected online backlash and threats from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) who argued that the Belgian was not fit to secure employment in the country courtesy of his dark past.If Africa want to speak to Stade Tunisien, here is their Facebook page https://t.co/Q3nLkSKEa5 pic.twitter.com/dwd18NNu4S— African Soccer Updates (@Africansoccerup) July 1, 2021 The South Africa Football Association (SAFA) also chipped in by petitioning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deny him a work permit. The association also wrote to FIFA seeking to have the former Al Merrikh gaffer charged for violating the set code of conduct. Chippa tried without success hiring the former Rayon Sports coach in April after electing to secure his services to fill in the void left by Dan Malesela in the technical department.After all the loopholes to get employment at Chippa were sealed, the former Free States coach at an humble pie and began the process of clearing his name.
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In an online poster, Tunisien who were formed in 1948 announced his arrival and will be assisted by Majid Al-Berensi with Amir Aldredi serving as the second assistant.Tarek Al-Zayadi who is the third assistant will be relegated to the second team while Yassin bin Saad will be tasked to ensure the players are physically fit.
