Tunisian defender Abdi joins national team without Nice consent

Tunisian defender Abdi flew to join Tunisia's national team. The call‑up is for preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The departure was made without OGC Nice's consent. OGC Nice, known as the Aiglons, are scheduled to play the second leg of their relegation play‑off on Friday. Their opponent is AS Saint‑Étienne. The tie decides whether Nice remain in Ligue 1. The national team is assembling players for the upcoming World Cup qualification campaign. Abdi's participation was expected to strengthen Tunisia's defensive options. Nice must compete in the decisive match without Abdi. The outcome will determine the club's top‑flight status for the next season.