By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tunisia have sacked their head coach Sami Trabelsi following the Carthage Eagles’ elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
Trabelsi was dismissed following Tunisia’s disappointing campaign at AFCON 2025.
The North Africans were knocked out of the tournament by Mali on penalties in the Round of 16, following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
In an official statement explaining the move, the federation said the decision was taken by mutual agreement with the technical staff, citing the team’s early exit from the competition.
“The Executive Committee has decided to terminate the contractual relationship by mutual consent with the entire technical staff of the national team,” the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) said in a statement on Sunday.
The dismissal follows mounting public anger and widespread criticism of Tunisia’s performances at the tournament, where expectations were high after a promising start to the group stage.
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