Yoann Touzghar has officially received Tunisian nationality and is now eligible to play for the Tunisian national team, the Carthage Eagles. This is a long-awaited development both for the player and for coach Georges Leekens, who had been including Touzghar in his extended squad lists for some time while awaiting clearance.
🇹🇳 Why It Matters:
Touzghar has always expressed a strong desire to represent Tunisia, the country of his father’s origin.
His arrival comes at a critical time with Tunisia pushing to secure qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
His inclusion provides depth in attack alongside the likes of Fakhreddine Ben Youssef and Yassine Chikhaoui.
âš½ About Yoann Touzghar:
Age: 27
Club: RC Lens (Ligue 1, France)
Position: Striker
2024/25 Season Stats (so far):
12 appearances (10 starts)
3 goals, including 2 penalties
Former clubs: Amiens SC, before joining RC Lens in 2012–2013
This is a positive development for Tunisia, not just for AFCON 2015 qualifiers, but also looking ahead to long-term squad building, especially with an eye on World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Touzghar brings Ligue 1 experience and a solid work rate, which could prove vital in close, tactical matches.
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