Jalal Al-Qadri, the head coach of the Tunisian national team, has shed light on the reason for omitting Hanbali Al-Maghrabi, Manchester United’s player, from the final Eagles of Carthage squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Al-Qadri, in a press statement, affirmed that the exclusion of the Manchester United player from Tunisia’s final list was at his request due to personal circumstances.
Simultaneously, media reports suggest that Hanbali Al-Maghrabi is preparing for a loan move from Manchester United during the winter transfer window, a development that would complicate his inclusion in the Tunisian national team.
Hence, Al-Qadri acceded to the player’s request.
Tunisia’s AFCON Squad Unveiled
Al-Qadri has selected a 27-player squad for Tunisia’s final list, featuring Ali Maaloul, the left-back of Al Ahly.
However, the coach omitted Hamza Al-Mathlouthi and Saif Al-Din Al-Jaziri, both from Zamalek. The final squad includes:
Goalkeepers:
- Al-Bashir Ben Said
- Moaz Hassan
- Ayman Dahman
Defenders:
- Montassar Talbi
- Yassine Meriah
- Ali Al-Abd
- Osama Al-Haddadi
- Hamza Al-Jalassi
- Ala Gharame
- Yan Valery
- Wajdi Kechrida
- Ali Maaloul
Midfielders:
- Hossam Tka
- Hamza Rafia
- Anis Ben Slimane
- Issa Al-Ayedoni
- Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan
- Elias Al-Sakhriri
- Mohamed Al-Haj Mahmoud
Forwards:
- Youssef Al-Mesakni
- Haythem Al-Jawini
- Taha Yassin Al-Khaneesi
- Saif Allah Al-Latif
- Bassam Al-Sararfi
- Naim Al-Saliti
- Mourtada Ben Wanas
- Elias Al-Ashouri
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations promises intense competition, and Tunisia’s squad reflects a blend of experienced players and promising talents poised to make their mark on the continental stage.
