Ajaccio have confirmed that Albert Emon will replace Alex Dupont as manager at Stade Francois Coty.

Dupont was sacked by the Ligue 1 strugglers earlier this week following a slow start to the season.

Emon, who has previously coached Marseille, Nice, and Cannes, will begin his new role on January 2.

A statement on the club's official website read: "It is now official, Albert Emon will be the new coach of Ajaccio from January 2, 2013."

Stephane Paganelli and Thierry Debes, who were Dupont's assistants, will remain in control of first-team affairs for the remainder of 2012.

Written by
Robert Summerscales