October 22, (THEWILL) – The Tunisia Football Federation announced on Tuesday the dismissal of manager Faouzi Benzarti following a surprising home defeat to Comoros Island in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The decision comes merely three months after the 74-year-old veteran took charge of the national team.
During his brief fourth stint leading Tunisia, Benzarti oversaw four matches in the 2025 Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The team started promisingly with victories against Madagascar and the Gambia, but recent results against Comoros proved costly, managing only one point from two encounters.
The home loss to Comoros on October 11 marked a significant setback for Tunisia, representing their first qualifying defeat on home soil since 2010, when Botswana prevailed. The subsequent 1-1 draw in the away fixture further complicated their qualifying campaign.
Despite the managerial change, Tunisia maintain their position atop Group A. The North African nation faces crucial return fixtures against Gambia and Madagascar next month, with qualification for the continental championship hanging in the balance.
Tunisia remains in contention to extend their remarkable streak of Cup of Nations finals appearances to 17. The team must finish among the top two positions in Group A to continue their consistent presence at the prestigious African tournament.
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