CS Sfaxien moves to sack Nabil Kouki after loss and accusations

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien is moving to dismiss coach Nabil Kouki after a league defeat and his accusations of a paid media campaign against him.

• CS Sfaxien has moved to end Nabil Kouki's contract after a 1-0 defeat to Sakiet Eddaier in the fifth round of the Tunisian league.
• The club cancelled Sunday's training session after informing Kouki of the dismissal decision, pending agreement on details.
• Kouki accused unnamed coaches, sporting directors, and journalists of taking money to spread "false news" and run campaigns pushing for his departure.
• Kouki led the club in seven matches, winning three, losing two, and drawing two.