Trabelsi revealed Tunisia’s squad for the 2025 Arab Nations Cup on Friday, naming a balanced group with experience, promising talent, and strong club form across every department.
Trabelsi selected three goalkeepers for the tournament.
Aymen Dahmene from CS Sfaxien leads the group with his consistency and leadership.
Bechir Ben Said of Espérance de Tunis joins him after a solid domestic campaign.
Noureddine Farhati from Stade Tunisien completes the trio and strengthens the depth of the position.
The coach chose a defensive line that mixes local and foreign-based players. Moutaz Neffati from IFK Norrköping brings European sharpness.
Mohamed Ben Ali, Yassine Meriah, Hamza Jelassi, and Amine Ben Hamida all arrive from Espérance de Tunis and give the squad strong chemistry.
Marouane Sahraoui from Stade Tunisien, Oussema Haddadi from RS Berkane, and Ali Maaloul from CS Sfaxien provide balance, experience, and versatility.
Trabelsi wants a defence that can defend aggressively and support transitions with confidence.
In midfield, Ferjani Sassi of Al Gharafa brings leadership and control. Ismael Gharbi, who continues to grow at Augsburg, adds creativity.
Houssem Tka and Chiheb Jebali of Espérance de Tunis give the team rhythm and work rate.
Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane from Al Ahly strengthens the centre with his tactical intelligence, while Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud from Lugano FC offers mobility and pressing ability.
Trabelsi values a midfield that can dictate matches and respond quickly to changes in tempo.
The attack features players with pace, technique, and efficiency. Amor Layouni from BK Häcken and Naim Sliti from Al Shamal bring experience.
Nacim Dendani from AS Monaco arrives with strong form, while Elias Saad from Augsburg offers direct running and creativity.
Hazem Mastouri from Dinamo Makhachkala adds unpredictability. Firas Chaouat from Club Africain gives the squad a physical presence, and Rayane Anane of Etoile du Sahel provides energy and determination.
Trabelsi believes the squad has the right balance for a demanding competition.
He wants a team that attacks with confidence, defends with discipline, and adapts quickly to different opponents.
Tunisia enters the tournament with ambition and a squad that reflects the coach’s vision.
