The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has confirmed the dismissal of head coach Sami Trabelsi following Tunisia’s exit from the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
The decision was taken on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Carthage Eagles were knocked out by Mali in the Round of 16.
In a short statement, the federation said the separation was reached by mutual consent with Trabelsi and his entire technical staff, pointing to the team’s inability to advance further in the competition.
“The Executive Committee has decided to end the contractual relationship by mutual agreement with the entire technical staff of the national team,” the FTF said in a statement published on the CAF website.
Tunisia, who have been chasing their first AFCON title since 2004, were held to a 1–1 draw after extra time before losing to Mali in a tense penalty shootout.
The Carthage Eagles began their campaign brightly with a convincing 3–1 victory over Uganda, briefly restoring hopes of a strong tournament run.
However, a 3–2 defeat to Nigeria exposed defensive weaknesses, while a 1–1 draw against Tanzania in their final group match further raised concerns about the team’s consistency and overall balance.
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