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RC Lens appoints Didier Digard as new head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

RC Lens appoints Didier Digard as new head coach

Summary

RC Lens officially announced the appointment of Didier Digard as their new head coach on November 13, 2026. The 40-year-old has signed a two-year contract and will lead his first training session the following evening. Digard previously worked at Le Havre AC, where he was dismissed amid a winless start to the Ligue 1 season. Lens was seeking a new manager after a disappointing tenure by Yannick Cahuzac, who was dismissed following a historic 9-1 loss in the UEFA Champions League. Digard's hiring comes after speculation surrounding potential candidates, including former Morocco manager Walid Regragui.

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By the Numbers

•Didier Digard signs a two-year contract with RC Lens.
•He will conduct his first training session on November 14, 2026.
•Lens fired Yannick Cahuzac after a heavy defeat in the Champions League.
•Digard was previously released by Le Havre AC, who were last in Ligue 1.
•Candidates considered for the role included Walid Regragui.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Lens appoint Didier Digard as new head coach

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RC Lens have officially announced that Didier Digard has signed a two-year contract to become their next head coach, with the 40-year-old set to oversee his first training session tomorrow evening. T...
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