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Ali Maaloul Returns for Another Africa Cup of Nations Tilt with Tunisia

Tunisia's squad includes 35-year-old Ali Maaloul for his fifth AFCON, aiming to extend their record 17th consecutive appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Dec 11 - Tunisia named a 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, recalling veteran left-back Ali Maaloul for his fifth AFCON appearance.
  • After nearly two years out, Maaloul won a recall via a friendly last month and kept his place for the Arab Cup in Qatar, turning 36 next month.
  • Midfield mainstays Ferjani Sassi and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, plus attackers Jaziri, Saad, and Tounekti, are included in the 28-man squad named by Coach Sami Trabelsi.
  • Drawn in Group C, Tunisia will open against Uganda in Rabat, Morocco on December 23 and face Nigeria and Tanzania in their record-extending 17th successive appearance.
  • With four prior tournaments under his belt, Ali Maaloul brings experience from four previous Cup of Nations editions and African Champions League , helping Coach Sami Trabelsi build momentum on the continental stage.
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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