After the elimination of the Carthage Eagles in the group stage of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) by Togo, the Tunisian national football team is expected to undergo potential changes in the technical staff. Coach Sami Trabelsi had expressed uncertainty about his future at the helm of the team.
A technical meeting is scheduled between members of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) immediately following the return of the players. The focus of the meeting will be on evaluating the team’s performance in the CAN, and decisions regarding the fate of the technical staff will be made.
The urgency stems from the upcoming qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup scheduled for March, providing a tight timeframe for decision-making. Speculation suggests that the FTF may prioritize a coach familiar with the national team, with the name of Nabil Maaloul being frequently mentioned. If Maaloul is not chosen, there may be a decision on retaining Coach Trabelsi during the assessment period.
Tunisia concluded its CAN campaign with 4 points, ranking third in Group D behind Ivory Coast and Togo but ahead of Algeria.
