AFCON Shakeup: Tunisia and Algeria Lose Coaches, Bayern Ends Pursuit of Trippier
Following disappointing performances at the Africa Cup of Nations, Tunisia's Jalel Kadri and Algeria's Djamel Belmadi step down as coaches.
Overview
- Jalel Kadri has resigned as Tunisia's head coach following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- Kadri's contract was set to automatically expire due to Tunisia's failure to reach the semi-finals, a minimum requirement.
- Algeria have parted company with manager Djamel Belmadi following their exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Belmadi's departure follows Algeria’s 1-0 defeat to Mauritania, leaving them bottom of Group D.
- Bayern Munich have ended their pursuit of Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier.