Tunisia set to sack manager Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup loss

Sabri Lamouchi was relieved of his duties one day after the team lost to Sweden, 5-1

Tunisia have parted ways with coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening match at the World Cup. "The Tunisian Football Federation announces the termination of its contractual relationship with Head Coach Sabri Lamouchi by mutual agreement," a statement on the association's Instagram page said on Tuesday, confirming earlier reports.

Former Cardiff City boss Sabri Lamouchi has been sacked as Tunisia head coach following their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup fixture. Reports after that loss suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday. Lamouchi's departure means he is the first manager in World Cup history to be sacked after just one game.

Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

Sabri Lamouchi was dimissed after a 5-1 defeat in Tunisia’s opening group game

Thunderclap at the World Cup!Shockwaves at the World Cup! Just a few hours after the heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup match, the Tunisian Football Federation decided to relieve Sa...

Move comes after thrashing in opening game in Mexico Tunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group F Tunisia sacked their head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, on Monday after ⁠a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup game. The Tunisian ⁠football federation ⁠announced ​his dismissal on its Instagram account. “An agreement has been officially reached ⁠to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi,” the statement said. “Plans are underway ‌to appoint ‌Mondher Kebaier as the national team ‌coach [on an interim basis].” Continue reading...

The French coach is expected to leave his job after losing 5-1 in the opening match against Sweden

Tunisia put itself in a big hole after its first World Cup match.

Sabri Lamouchi has stepped down from his position as Tunisia manager following an incident allegedly involving his son. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden in the opening game of their World Cup campaign, which sparked angry responses from supporters.

Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi is set to be sacked after his side's 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden in Monterrey on Sunday, sources told dpa on Monday. The decision is said to have been taken at an emergency meeting of the Tunisian football association's leadership.