Aymen Dahmene will serve a two-match suspension after the Tunisian Football Federation’s appeals committee upheld the initial ruling issued by the National Professional Football League.
The Sfaxien Sports Club goalkeeper, who is also a Tunisian international, had been handed the suspension following disciplinary action earlier this month.
Both the player and his club had chosen to contest the decision, filing an official appeal in hopes of overturning or reducing the ban.
The appeals committee, after reviewing the submitted documentation and arguments, delivered its verdict on Thursday.
The original punishment was confirmed without modification, meaning Dahmene will be unavailable for Sfaxien’s next two fixtures.
The ruling brings to a close the formal process surrounding the case, which has attracted attention from both club supporters and national team followers alike.
The Federation has not released further details regarding the incident that led to the initial suspension.
Dahmene’s absence will be a notable setback for Sfaxien, who are currently navigating a crucial phase of the domestic season.
The goalkeeper’s presence has been instrumental in recent performances, and the club will now be forced to rely on backup options between the posts for upcoming matches.
This disciplinary decision also casts a shadow on Dahmene’s immediate future with the national team, with fixtures on the horizon that could be impacted by his lack of club action during the suspension.
Despite the outcome, no further appeal is expected, and Sfaxien is now preparing to adapt accordingly.
The club has yet to issue a detailed statement following the ruling, though internal sources suggest they will comply with the decision and shift focus to maintaining performance levels during Dahmene’s enforced absence.
The confirmation of the suspension reinforces the Federation’s commitment to upholding the standards of the professional game in Tunisia, with disciplinary bodies showing little leniency once a decision has been reviewed and deemed fair.
