 But following the failure of the national team to get past the first round at the African Nations Cup 2013, Tunisia accepted Trabelsi's resignation, and he was replaced by the Tunisian coach Nabil Maâloul.On June 8, 2013, Trabelsi was named head coach of the Qatari side Al Sailiya.Sami marked his debut in the club Sfax Railways Sports before joining CS Sfaxien.