Nov 13 - RC Lens have appointed Didier Digard as head coach on a contract until June 2028, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday, a day after dismissing Yannick Cahuzac.

• The 40-year-old former OGC Nice manager has signed for the next two seasons, the club said in a statement.

• Digard replaces Cahuzac, who was sacked after a string of defeats, including a 9-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

• Former midfielder Digard played for Paris St Germain, Middlesbrough, Nice and Real Betis before moving into coaching.

• He took charge of Nice during the 2022-23 season, guiding them to the Conference League quarter-finals and taking them close to European qualification after recording 10 wins, seven draws and four defeats.

• Lens are 11th in Ligue 1 with 13 points and 33rd in the Champions League standings with three points. They host Toulouse next week. REUTERS