Tunisia’s coach, Jalel Kadri, took the podium at a press conference to express heartfelt apologies to the supporters for the team’s inability to progress beyond the group stage.
Tunisia’s journey in AFCON 2023 was marred by a defeat against Namibia (1-0) and two draws against Mali (1-1) and South Africa (0-0), resulting in the Eagles of Carthage failing to advance. The somber outcome left fans disheartened, prompting Kadri to address the media and extend sincere apologies to the loyal supporters.
“We ask forgiveness from our supporters. We did the essentials against a good South African team.
We created four chances, but we had no success,” Kadri stated, acknowledging the collective disappointment.
He shouldered the responsibility for the team’s fourth-place finish in Group E with two points, falling short of the aspirations set for the tournament.
Reflecting on the unmet objectives, Kadri admitted, “We failed in our mission, I fully accept this failure.
The goal was to qualify for the semi-final. But we failed.” In a candid revelation, the coach disclosed that his contract concludes at the end of AFCON, and he has already made the decision to step down.
The next step involves a meeting with the president of the federation to discuss the future.
The press conference marked a solemn moment for Kadri, whose commitment and acknowledgment of the team’s shortcomings underscored the gravity of Tunisia’s early exit.
As the football community absorbs this turn of events, the coach’s apology resonates with fans, offering a glimpse into the introspective evaluation of the team’s performance and the determination to learn from this experience.
