Tunisia national side handed new leadership structure in off-field reshuffle

The Tunisian Football Federation has overhauled the management structure around the national team, making key off-field appointments designed to inject fresh energy into the “Aigles de Carthage”.

Moez Mestiri has been handed responsibility for overseeing the national side, replacing Khemais Hamzaoui in the role. His remit covers the overall coordination and supervision of Tunisia’s senior team set-up.

At the same time, the Federation Tunisienne de Football (FTF) has named Belhassen Bessamra as the official spokesperson for the national team. He will be the primary public voice of the “Aigles de Carthage”, tasked with managing all communication related to the squad.

The federation says the restructuring is intended to create a new dynamic around the national side’s backroom operations, strengthening the support framework as Tunisia prepare for upcoming international commitments.

Strategic shift around national team staff

By redistributing responsibilities and clarifying roles, the FTF is seeking to refine how the national team is managed off the pitch. The changes are described as a strategic reorganisation aimed at “accompanying and arming” the selection as it faces its next challenges.

Mestiri’s appointment marks a change of leadership in the day-to-day management of the set-up, with Hamzaoui stepping aside from the duties he previously held. The federation has not announced any further alterations to coaching or technical staff, focusing this reshuffle specifically on management and communication functions.

Bessamra’s role as spokesperson is central to the new structure. He will handle relations with media and the public, shape the external messaging around the team and ensure a consistent flow of information about the group.

Focus on future fixtures

The FTF views this organisational shake-up as preparation for the national team’s forthcoming fixtures and competitions, aiming to put in place a more robust and coherent support system around the players and coaches.

According to the federation, the intention is to better equip the squad for the pressures and demands of the international calendar by fine-tuning the way the team is managed off the field.

While no specific tournaments or matches were mentioned in the announcement, the FTF underlined that these moves are part of a broader effort to position the “Aigles de Carthage” as strongly as possible for the tests that lie ahead.