Ghaith Sghaier has been suspended by Club Africain for the remainder of the season after refusing to enter the pitch during the second half of the team’s recent Ligue 1 fixture against ES Sahel.
The decision was confirmed on Tuesday by the Tunisian club’s management following an internal disciplinary review.
The attacking midfielder’s refusal to come on as a substitute during the second half of the crucial match on Sunday led to swift repercussions from the coaching staff and board.
The encounter, which marked the 29th matchday of the Tunisian Ligue 1, ended in disappointment for Club Africain, who suffered a 2–0 defeat at the hands of ES Sahel.
The loss significantly impacted their position in the league, leaving them in fourth place and now trailing ES Sahel by eight points.
Sghaier’s actions reportedly caused unrest within the squad and drew criticism from both management and supporters.
His refusal to play at a critical point in the match was seen as a breach of professionalism, prompting the club to take firm action.
“Ghaith Sghaier has been ruled out until the end of the season,” a source within the club confirmed. “This is a disciplinary measure following his decision not to come on during the second half of our match against ES Sahel.”
The 24-year-old, who has been a rotational figure for Club Africain this season, is now expected to miss the final fixtures of the league campaign.
His future with the club remains uncertain, especially given the gravity of the sanction and the public nature of the incident.
The loss to ES Sahel dealt a blow to Club Africain’s hopes of climbing the table in the closing stages of the season.
With just one match remaining, the gap to the top three appears insurmountable, and the club’s attention may now turn to preparing for next season — possibly without Sghaier in their plans.
While no formal statement has been released by the player, the situation continues to stir discussion among supporters and pundits, many of whom are questioning the internal dynamics at the club and the implications for squad discipline moving forward.
