The Tunisian Football Federation is grappling with a severe financial crisis, which has significantly affected the national team amid the challenges faced during the last two training camps.
Players are struggling due to a lack of financial incentives, a standard practice provided by most sports federations worldwide.
Numerous players have voiced their dissatisfaction during recent camps over not receiving their promised financial allowances.
A European professional, close to the national team, reported that there is widespread anger among players, stemming from the failure to distribute bonuses for qualification to both the World Cup and the African Cup of Nations.
The previous executive board of the Tunisian Football Federation had pledged bonuses to the players, but these have yet to be disbursed.
According to sources, the lack of financial motivation may lead to a decline in performance from some players.
The financial grants offered by the Tunisian Federation are perceived as notably low compared to those received by players from other Arab and African teams, further fueling discontent within the ranks of the “Eagles of Carthage.”
The Federation has been struggling with a financial deficit for some time, highlighted by the fact that former technical director Jalal El Kadri has not received his payment for the past seven months.
Similarly, Faouzi Benzarti, who stepped down just two days ago, has yet to receive his full compensation.
The crisis has worsened this year, especially following the end of Wadih Al-Jari’s presidency after his arrest over administrative investigations.
The current interim management, led by Kamal Idir, has been left in a difficult position, unable to fulfill financial obligations to employees, referees, and coaches of the national youth teams.
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