The Tunisian Football Federation has parted ways with head coach Sami Trabelsi following the national team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage.
The Eagles of Carthage fell to Mali in a penalty shootout on 3 January 2026, despite the opponents finishing the game with ten players.
Disappointing Tournament Run
Tunisia scraped into the knockouts by finishing second in Group C with just one victory, one draw and one defeat.
The loss to Mali triggered widespread disappointment, with many blaming rigid tactics for failing to capitalise on the numerical advantage.
End of a Short Era
Trabelsi, a national icon who captained Tunisia at the 1998 World Cup and earned 52 caps between 1991 and 2001, took charge in February 2025.
His tenure lasted under a year. The federation is now preparing interim arrangements ahead of upcoming international qualifiers.
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