After suffering a defeat to Fadlu Davids' Simba SC in the CAF Confederation Cup, an African side are reportedly in the midst of a crisis, with calls for sweeping changes at the club being made.
The Tanzanian giants delivered a blow to CS Sfaxien on Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 victory in their continental group stage clash.
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Despite taking an early lead through Hazem Haj Hassen's third-minute opener, Sfaxien's hopes were dashed when Simba's Kibu Denis struck twice – first to equalise in the seventh minute and then to seal the win deep into stoppage time.
The result marked Simba's second triumph in the group stage, while Sfaxien are yet to collect a single point.
The loss not only compounds the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 side's struggles in continental competition but also highlights their domestic woes.
The Tunisian outfit, led by Portuguese coach Alexandre Santos currently sit a disappointing seventh in the league, having managed just four wins from 10 matches this season.
The mounting pressure is said to have left fans and analysts alike questioning the future of the club's technical team and management.
According to Journalistesfaxien, trust has been placed in club vice president Mohamed Ali Al-Tumi to steer Juventus El Arab through this turbulent period.
There is said to have been widespread calls for the dismissal of the entire technical staff to pave the way for the appointment of a Tunisian coach.
Fans are also believed to be demanding the removal of sports director Slim Ben Othman, holding him responsible for weak signings and poor squad management.
It has further been suggested that supporters have proposed additional measures to address the crisis, including financial penalties for underperforming players, termination of contracts for marginal players, and the return of sidelined stars to the first team.
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Preparations for recruiting three impactful players have reportedly also been urged to strengthen the squad as soon as possible.