Super Eagles’s AFCON 2025 group stage opponents, Tunisia have made an official announcement, confirming the appointment of Sami Trabelsi as the new head coach of the national team on Monday.
The 57-year-old former international player, has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Carthage Eagles once again, having previously coached the team from 2011 to 2013. His extensive experience and familiarity with Tunisian football made him an ideal candidate for the role.
In an official statement released on their Facebook page, the federation formally announced Trabelsi’s appointment, marking the beginning of a new era for the national team.
As a renowned figure in Tunisian football, Trabelsi brings a wealth of experience to the role, both as a player and a coach. His previous stint as national team coach was marked by success, including a victory in the CHAN tournament.
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The Tunisian Football Federation’s decision to appoint Trabelsi comes after the departure of former coach Faouzi Benzarti, one of the most respected managers in the country, whose contract was terminated amicably in October, after just five months at the helm.
Trabelsi takes over the reins of the national team at a crucial juncture, with Tunisia aiming to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and secure continental glory in the AFCON 2025 taking place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
The appointment of Sami Trabelsi as Tunisia’s coach comes almost one month after the announcement of Eric Chelle as the Super Eagles’ new coach, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter between the two teams at the AFCON.
Nigeria and Tunisia are slated to complete in Group C, alongside Uganda and Tanzania, promising an exciting clash of tactics between Trabelsi and Chelle as they seek to secure glory for their respective nations in Morocco.
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