The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has issued a renewed public appeal to all individuals or entities holding outstanding claims against Tunisian football clubs to formally present their cases before the end of the month.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the FTF called on players, coaches, teams, legal representatives, and any other concerned parties to submit their claims to the Federation’s First Instance Body no later than 30 May 2025.
Only claims backed by a final legal decision issued on or before 31 March 2025 will be considered valid under the current procedure.
“All those with recognized claims must provide a certified legal copy of the relevant ruling,” the Federation stated, emphasizing the importance of timely and properly documented submissions.
The Federation’s directive comes as part of its compliance with updated regulations from both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Under these new rules, no national or continental license will be issued to clubs for the 2025–2026 season unless they are free of outstanding debts confirmed by final legal decisions.
The licensing process, which determines a club’s eligibility to compete in domestic and international competitions, now includes stricter financial accountability measures.
Clubs unable to settle their dues or reach a formal resolution risk exclusion from tournaments such as the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and CAF’s interclub competitions, including the Champions League and Confederation Cup.
The FTF’s call for transparency and financial responsibility reflects broader efforts by football’s governing bodies to ensure fiscal discipline and safeguard the rights of those working within the sport.
For years, Tunisian football has faced scrutiny over unpaid wages, unresolved disputes, and protracted legal battles involving local clubs and various stakeholders.
This latest initiative serves both as a final opportunity for creditors to assert their rights and as a warning to clubs that financial mismanagement will carry serious consequences.
The Federation’s message is clear: unresolved debts will not be tolerated under the new licensing framework.
With less than a month remaining before the submission deadline, the FTF urges all parties with legitimate claims to act promptly.
The outcome of this process will directly impact which clubs are allowed to compete in the upcoming season, both at home and on the continental stage.
