Tunisia faced a 1-3 defeat against Argentina in the round of 16 of the Cadet World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Despite the loss, coach Abdellay Ben Soltane expressed understanding and support for his players, refraining from blaming them for the outcome:
“We did everything we could. Argentina? We knew in advance that they are a big caliber and that they have players with exceptional technique, and we saw it on the pitch. The tournament was very useful to my players. The positive point? These kinds of events build the character of players and enrich their experience. In a few years, it will be useful to them.”
The young Tunisian team, under Ben Soltane’s guidance, achieved two victories, two defeats, and secured qualification for the second round. Despite bidding farewell to the tournament, the coach emphasizes the positive impact such events have on the players’ character and experience.
Tunisia joins Morocco in exiting the competition, while Ivory Coast and Nigeria’s Golden Eagles continue their journey in the tournament.
