Espérance Sportive de Tunis have officially confirmed a change in their administrative leadership, with Riadh Bennour leaving his position and former international goalkeeper Chokri El Ouaer stepping in to assume his responsibilities following a handover meeting at Parc B.
The club announced the development in an official statement, bringing an end to Bennour’s tenure after he had earlier submitted his resignation in the aftermath of the Tunis derby defeat to Club Africain in the domestic league.
A formal transition meeting was held at Espérance’s training headquarters, where Bennour officially handed over duties to El Ouaer, marking an immediate change in the club’s leadership structure.
The decision follows a difficult spell for the Tunisian giants, with the derby loss to long-time rivals Club Africain intensifying scrutiny and pressure around the club’s management.
Bennour’s resignation came shortly after that defeat, and the club has now confirmed his departure as part of a wider administrative reshuffle.
Espérance did not provide specific details on the length or scope of El Ouaer’s mandate, but his appointment signals a new phase for one of Africa’s most successful football institutions as it looks to stabilise operations.
Bennour exits after a demanding period in which expectations remained high both domestically and in continental competitions, with results falling short of the club’s usual standards.
The derby defeat proved to be a turning point, given the intensity of the rivalry between Espérance and Club Africain, and ultimately led to the leadership change now confirmed.
El Ouaer, a well-respected figure in Tunisian football, now takes charge at a crucial moment as the club seeks to restore stability and refocus on upcoming challenges.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis remain one of the most decorated sides on the continent, and attention will now turn to how this leadership transition impacts their direction in the coming months
