Club Africain demands the accountability of the jury after repeated mistakes
Club Africain's administration calls on the university and the National Administration of Arbitration to disclose the list of qualified judges and hold those responsible for recent arbitration decisions accountable.
Club Africain's governing body announced, today 05 November 2026, its categorical refusal to continue repeated arbitration mistakes in the team's recent interviews, demanding accountability of the arbitration system and clarification of the status quo. The body explained in a statement that those decisions had a direct impact on the club's track record, competitive fortunes and its place in the championship standings.
The club's management identified its matches against FA Ben Monkeys, Stade Tunisien and Benzer Sports Club as the highlights of the mistakes that cost the team valuable points. The reservations extended to warnings and disciplinary sanctions that the administration deemed burdened the players' disciplinary record and threatened the team's readiness to be denied the services of key players in future interviews.
The management of the team raised the issue of arbitration appointments, expressing concern about what the official pages of some clubs publish about referees, warning of the impact this has on the appointment environment and demanding that the independence of referees be protected from pressure. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) and the National Arbitration Administration were also invited to provide official clarifications on how well the referees appointed for the 2026-2027 season will meet the technical and physical conditions following news of a number of activity freezes.
Club Africain requested the publication of an official and comprehensive list of judges qualified to conduct first-class interviews and clarify test results and consequences of not passing them. The administration stressed the need to disclose the origins of previous protests that it had filed with the National Arbitration Administration, considering that the right of clubs requires a serious response and use within reasonable time.
The university's governing body called for immediate intervention within its jurisdiction to address the discrepancies, and required the arbitration department to conduct an objective and comprehensive technical assessment and identify responsibilities with the club informing of the results. The club reaffirmed its adherence to all available legal and regulatory procedures to defend its rights, noting that its claim is aimed at ensuring equal opportunities and the credibility of sporting competition.
