AFCON 2025: Tunisia Sack Sami Trabelsi After Shock Round of 16 Exit to Ten-Man Mali

Tunisia has reportedly parted ways with head coach Sami Trabelsi following a devastating AFCON 2025 elimination against ten-man Mali in the Round of 16.

The decision was taken just hours after the final whistle at the Mohammed V Stadium, where the Carthage Eagles threw away a late lead before losing in a dramatic penalty shootout. Despite Mali being reduced to ten players, Tunisia failed to manage the game effectively, a result that ultimately sealed Trabelsi’s fate.

According to reports, the Tunisian Football Federation acted swiftly in response to the defeat, ending Trabelsi’s tenure within hours. The federation is now expected to begin the search for a new head coach, once again hoping to bring stability and renewed direction to the national team.