Qatar 2022: Jalel Kadri Calls Time As Tunisia’s Coach

Tunisia manager Jalel Kadri has called time on his Carthage Eagles journey after the team was ousted at the group stage of the World Cup.

Following Wednesday’s inconsequential victory, Kadri has left the national team, having failed in his objective to lead them to the last 16 of the World Cup.

50-year-old Kadri served as assistant to Mondher Kebaier before taking the reins in January, and he now has a record of seven wins, three draws and three defeats from his 13 games in charge.

Tunisia went into the 2022 tournament seeking a spot in the knockout stages for the first time in their history, having previously taken part in five World Cups without advancing beyond the group stage.

Kadri’s side had only taken one point from their games against Australia and Denmark, losing 1-0 to the Socceroos and drawing 0-0 with the Danes which left them in a perilous position after two games.

The Carthage Eagles needed to stun world champions France to have a shot at qualifying for the last 16, and they got the job done against a much-changed ‘Le Bleus’ side thanks to Wahbi Khazri’s effort.

However, Australia’s win over Denmark meant that Graham Arnold’s side made it through to the knockout rounds alongside France, forcing Tunisia to accept a third-placed finish in Group D.