Tunisia Forward Youssef Msakni (Jersey #7) dribbling past Algerian defender (in photo) FIFA Rank: 22
Coach: Georges Leekens
Captain: Yassine Chikhaoui
Nickname: Les Aigles de Carthage (Eagles of Carthage)
Best AFCON finish: Winners (2004)
AFCON 2013 finish: Round 1
AFCON PEDIGREE:
Widely regarded as one of Africa's top teams, Tunisia have flattered to decieve in the most recent editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Coach: Georges Leekens
Captain: Yassine Chikhaoui
Nickname: Les Aigles de Carthage (Eagles of Carthage)
Best AFCON finish: Winners (2004)
AFCON 2013 finish: Round 1
AFCON PEDIGREE:
Widely regarded as one of Africa's top teams, Tunisia have flattered to decieve in the most recent editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Having claimed the trophy as the host nation in the 2004 edition of the tournament, following a 2-1 victory over North African rivals Morocco, the closest the Eagles of Carthage have come to replicating that feat was in 2008 when they finished in fifth place.
However, they failed to make it past the group stage in 2010 and again in 2013, and it would be fair to suggest they are due a deep run in 2015, if history is anything to go by.
SQUAD OVERVIEW:
Coach Georges Leekens has gone for an even blend of local-based players and Europe-based players in his 23-man squad. It is also worth noting that the Belgian tactician has opted not to slect any teenagers in his squad, going for more experienced campaigners instead.
Captain Yassine Chikhaoui, defender Aymen Abdennour and striker Saber Khalifa form part of a strong and experienced spine, along with Esperance midfielder Hocine Ragued, who is the most capped player in the team.
All of Tunisia's biggest club side's are represented in the squad, with Club Africain boasting three representatives in goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha, defender Mohamed Ali Yacoubi and Saber Khalifa.
FULL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Moez Ben Cherifia (Esperance de Tunis), Farouk Ben Mustapha (Club Africain), Aymen Mathlouthi (Etoile du Sahel).
Defenders: Mohamed Ali Yaâkoubi (Esperance de Tunis), Aymen Abdennour (AS Monaco), Rami Bedoui (Etoile du Sahel), Syam Ben Youssef (Astra Giurgiu), Ali Maâloul (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Hamza Mathlouthi (CA Bizertin), Bilel Mohsni (Glasgow Rangers), Slim Ben Jemai (Laval).
Midfielders: Yassine Chikhaoui (FC Zurich), Stephane Nater (Club Africain), Mohamed Ali Moncer (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Houcine Ragued (Esperance de Tunis), Ferjani Sassi (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Jamel Saihi (Montpellier), Wahbi Khazri (Bordeaux).
Forwards: Youssef Msakni (Lekhwiya), Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Saber Khelifa (Club Africain), Hamza Younes (Ludogorets), Amine Chermiti (FC Zurich)
However, they failed to make it past the group stage in 2010 and again in 2013, and it would be fair to suggest they are due a deep run in 2015, if history is anything to go by.
SQUAD OVERVIEW:
Coach Georges Leekens has gone for an even blend of local-based players and Europe-based players in his 23-man squad. It is also worth noting that the Belgian tactician has opted not to slect any teenagers in his squad, going for more experienced campaigners instead.
Captain Yassine Chikhaoui, defender Aymen Abdennour and striker Saber Khalifa form part of a strong and experienced spine, along with Esperance midfielder Hocine Ragued, who is the most capped player in the team.
All of Tunisia's biggest club side's are represented in the squad, with Club Africain boasting three representatives in goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha, defender Mohamed Ali Yacoubi and Saber Khalifa.
FULL SQUAD:
Goalkeepers: Moez Ben Cherifia (Esperance de Tunis), Farouk Ben Mustapha (Club Africain), Aymen Mathlouthi (Etoile du Sahel).
Defenders: Mohamed Ali Yaâkoubi (Esperance de Tunis), Aymen Abdennour (AS Monaco), Rami Bedoui (Etoile du Sahel), Syam Ben Youssef (Astra Giurgiu), Ali Maâloul (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Hamza Mathlouthi (CA Bizertin), Bilel Mohsni (Glasgow Rangers), Slim Ben Jemai (Laval).
Midfielders: Yassine Chikhaoui (FC Zurich), Stephane Nater (Club Africain), Mohamed Ali Moncer (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Houcine Ragued (Esperance de Tunis), Ferjani Sassi (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Jamel Saihi (Montpellier), Wahbi Khazri (Bordeaux).
Forwards: Youssef Msakni (Lekhwiya), Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (Club Sportif Sfaxien), Saber Khelifa (Club Africain), Hamza Younes (Ludogorets), Amine Chermiti (FC Zurich)
By: Farai Diza
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