Tunisia U-20 coach Abdelhayi Ben Sultan has announced the squad that will represent the Eagles of Carthage at the upcoming Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which is set to take place in Egypt.
The tournament will run from April 27 to May 18, 2025, with Egypt serving as the host nation for the prestigious competition.
Ben Sultan’s squad features a blend of emerging talent, drawn from both domestic and international clubs, as Tunisia aims for success at the continental tournament.
The squad has been carefully selected, with a strong mix of players from some of the top clubs in Europe and Africa.
In goal, Tunisia will rely on the experience of Moatez Hanzouli from Ben Guerdane, Thomas Zougai from Hellas Verona, and Rayan Bessbass from Union Monastir.
These keepers are expected to provide stability at the back, ensuring the team’s defensive solidity throughout the tournament.
Tunisia’s U-20 team has the potential to make a significant impact at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, with Ben Sultan hopeful that his squad will continue the country’s strong footballing legacy at youth level.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers:
Moatez Hanzouli (Ben Guerdane)
Thomas Zougai (Hellas Verona)
Rayan Bessbass (Union Monastir)
Defenders:
Rayan Jerbi (Nice)
Rayan Bouqida (Saint-Étienne)
Anis Doublal (Marseille)
Wissem El Abrouji (Lyon)
Mohamed Amin Bouzabiya (Sfax)
Mohamed Wael Derbali (Esperance)
Rayan Rahimi and Mohamed Amin Alala (Ben Guerdane)
Midfielders:
Anis Kirdi (Hannover)
Amen Allah Meherzi (Al-Bayda)
Elias Dwi (Olympique Béja)
Wajdi El Issawi (Esperance)
Wael Dbeish (Annecy)
Hamdi El Abidi (Africain)
Mohamed Anan Rayan (Sfax)
Monsef Al Gharbi (Tunis)
Forwards:
Youssef Basha (Sfax)
Fares Bousnina (Nice)
Koussi Maâch (Esperance)
Khalil El Ayari (Tunis)
Omar Ben Ali (Sfax)
Dandani (Monaco)
Zion Sheti (Paris Saint-Germain)
