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Neji Jouini Returns to Lead Tunisia's Refereeing Department

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Neji Jouini has been appointed as the general supervisor of the national refereeing department in Tunisia, returning to the role after a two-year absence.
  • He replaces Djamel Himoudi, who recently departed the position.
  • Jouini's return aims to address and rebuild a damaged and discredited sector within Tunisian football.

Neji Jouini is set to return to lead Tunisia's national refereeing department, a move aimed at revitalizing a sector described as damaged and discredited. The federal office decided to appoint Jouini as the general supervisor of the national refereeing direction, filling the vacancy left by Djamel Himoudi just days ago.

Jouini's reappointment comes two years after his previous departure from a similar role. His return signifies an effort to restore confidence and integrity to Tunisian football officiating, which has faced significant criticism and controversy. The specifics of why Jouini initially left and the exact circumstances leading to his return remain a focal point of discussion.

The appointment signals a new chapter for Tunisian refereeing, with expectations high for Jouini to implement reforms and rebuild trust. His task involves navigating the complexities of the sport's governance and addressing the underlying issues that have led to the sector's current state.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.