Tunisian Referee Haitham Guirat Suspended After Major Officiating Error

Tunisian referee Haitham Guirat has been suspended indefinitely by the Tunisian football authorities after a serious officiating mistake in a domestic league match.

The suspension was confirmed on Monday following a controversial decision in a Tunisian top-flight fixture, which drew strong criticism from officials, fans and analysts. The referees’ committee launched an immediate review and decided to take disciplinary action.

Local officials described the incident as a serious refereeing error, although full details of the match incident were not made public. The football authorities said the move was necessary to protect the integrity of the league and restore confidence in match officiating.

Guirat’s suspension has also renewed debate about his appointments at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, where he handled several matches involving Morocco. Some fans and experts had questioned the consistency of his decisions during the tournament.

The suspension is indefinite, and Guirat will face further assessment before any decision is made on a possible return to refereeing duties.