Tunisia striker Zied Jaziri lashed out at French boss Roger Lemerre for benching him during their African Cup of Nations (ACN) Group C match against Zambia that took place on Sunday and replacing him with Jaouhar Mnari. Jaziri confronted Lemerre in the players' changing room, where they switched to French, about benching him in the 71st minute of the 4-1 victory over Zambia in Alexandria, a Filgoal.com reported noted. “What did I do to deserve being benched, I still have a lot to give the team, I want to lead the team to victory,” Jaziri told the Frenchman.
Tunisia boss Roger Lemerre Lemerre, who is famous for his aggressive attitude, showed otherwise and said: “Don't worry, there is still a long way to go in the African Cup and you'll get plenty of chances to prove yourself.” Tunisian Footbal Federation (FTF) president Hammouda ben Ammar intervened in the problem and met with Jaziri privately to end the issue. Tunisia lead Group C ahead of Guinea, who defeated South Africa 2-0 on Sunday, on goal difference.