The Tunisian Football Federation announced today the dismissal of the coaching staff of the Tunisia national team, led by coach Sami Trabelsi, just one day after being eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations following a penalty shootout loss to Mali in the round of 16.

The dismissal decision came in the wake of widespread anger from Tunisian fans and media, who held the coaching staff responsible for the early exit, especially given the team's modest performance during the tournament and failure to achieve the desired goals.

The Tunisian national team failed to decide the match during regular and extra time, before losing in the penalty shootout against the Mali national team. The game featured missed opportunities and a lackluster performance, which intensified the criticism directed at the coach and players.

The Tunisian Football Federation is expected to begin reviewing the files of several coaches in the coming days to select a successor to Sami Trabelsi, as part of its efforts to rebuild the national team and prepare for upcoming competitions, foremost among them the World Cup.