Tunisia women's national football team

Tunisia
Nickname(s)نسور قرطاج
(Eagles of Carthage)
AssociationTunisian Football Federation
Other affiliationUAFA (Arab World)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationUNAF (North Africa)
Head coachKamel Saada
CaptainChaima Abbassi
Top scorerMariem Houij (21)
Home stadiumHammadi Agrebi Stadium
FIFA codeTUN
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 89 (12 June 2025)[1]
Highest67 (March 2017)
Lowest92 (June 2007)
First international
 Egypt 2–1  
(Alexandria, Egypt, 20 April 2006)
Biggest win
  12–1 Sudan 
(Cairo, Egypt, 27 August 2021)
Biggest defeat
  0–5 Tanzania 
(Tunis, Tunisia, 11 July 2024)
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances2 (first in 2008)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2022)
Arab Women's Cup
Appearances2 (first in 2006)
Best resultRunners-up (2021)
UNAF Women's Tournament
Appearances2 (first in 2009)
Best resultChampions (2009)

The Tunisia women's national football team has represented Tunisia in women's international association football. The team is administered by the Tunisian Football Federation (TFF), which governs football in Tunisia. On a continental level, the team competes under the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which governs associate football in Africa, and is also affiliated with FIFA for global competitions. Additionally, the team is a member of the Union of North African Football (UNAF) and the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA). The team is colloquially known as Eagles of Carthage by fans and the media, with the bald eagle serving as its symbol. Their home kit is primarily white and their away kit is red, which is a reference to the national flag of the country. Kamel Saada is the current head coach.

Tunisia has never qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup or Summer Olympics and its participation in Women's Africa Cup of Nations is sporadic, having only qualified for three editions. Tunisia qualified for the 2008 African Women's Championship, its first participation in a major tournament. However, the team was eliminated from the group stage after two defeats and a draw. The team returned to the competition after a 14-year absence, this time in the 2022 edition in Morocco. The team's performance did not rise to a high level, as it advanced to the quarter-finals in third place in its group after a win and two defeats, and was then eliminated by South Africa, the champion of that edition. Tunisia qualified for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and is scheduled to play in July 2025 in Morocco. Tunisia has also participated in two editions of the Arab Women's Cup. The team finished third in 2006 and reached the final of the 2021 edition, but lost to Jordan to finish second.

History

Women's football in Tunisia is now multiplying efforts to assert its national and international reputation. Nevertheless, the road may be long.[2] The beginning of women's football in Tunisia during the 2000s, women's football remained non-existent in Tunisia. This discipline practiced in women has indeed suffered from a total neglect of the major players in the sector. This neglect is the result of a culture rooted in male football. Moreover, women have fallen behind in the field. The Tunisian Women's Championship and Tunisian Women's Cup started in the 2004–05 season. It is a national football competition organized every year. This competition opposes the best women's football clubs in Tunisia. Tunisian women's football on the international level despite the national competitions, Tunisia remains absent from international confrontations. FIFA has also qualified Tunisia as inactive since 2016.

Yet, the Tunisian federation has committed to the establishment of a large women's national team. This initiative aims to create a female model of Tunisian football at the international level and to change the finding of FIFA. This organization, advised by Tarek Bouchamaoui, will be able to see the skills of women's football. Moreover, Bouchamaoui, a member of the FIFA Council, wishes an improvement of all the teams in Africa, including the women's teams.

The Tunisian team qualified for second time to 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a victory against Equatorial Guinea. In their first match against Togo, Tunisia recorded their first win ever in the WAFCON 4–1. Even with two defeats against Zambia 1–0 and Cameroon 2–0, the team was still able to qualify to the quarter-finals for the first time ever as one of the third ranked teams. Against South Africa, Tunisia lost 1–0. The Tunisians still had another chance with a Repechage match against Senegal to enter the inter-confederation play-offs, yet another lacklustre performance saw Tunisia's dream crashed out, losing 2–4 on penalties.

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 6 July 2024
Role Name
Head coach Kamel Saada

Coaching history

  • Samir Landolsi (2006–2008)
  • Mohamed Ali Hami (2008–2012)
  • Samir Landolsi (2012–2014)
  • Mourad Bacha (2014–2016)
  • Samir Landolsi (2016–2018)
  • Samir Landolsi (2021–2024)
  • Kamel Saada (2024–present)

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2024

23 February 2024 (2024-02-23) 2024 Olympic qualifying   1–2  Morocco Soliman, Tunisia
14:30 UTC+1
  • Kaabachi 51'
Report
Stadium: Soliman Municipal Stadium
28 February 2024 (2024-02-28) 2024 Olympic qualifying Morocco  4–1   Rabat, Morocco
19:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium
4 April 2024 (2024-04-04) Friendly   2–1  Algeria Tunis, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
7 April 2024 (2024-04-07) Friendly   2–2  Algeria Tunis, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1
  • Ben Hadj Mahmoud 29'
  • Hamdi 69'
Report (FAF)
Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium
11 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup Tanzania  5–0   Ariana, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1
Stadium: Ariana Municipal Stadium
15 July 2024 Tunis Women's Cup   1–0  Botswana Tunis, Tunisia
15:00 UTC+1 Shaiek 75' Stadium: Chedly Zouiten Stadium

2025

21 February 2025 (2025-02-21) 2026 WAFCON qualifying Kenya  0–0   Nairobi, Kenya
15:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Ulinzi Sports Complex
26 February 2025 (2025-02-26) 2026 WAFCON qualifying   0–1  Kenya Sousse, Tunisia
14:00 UTC+1 Report Engesha 4' Stadium: Sousse Olympic Stadium
Referee: Vincentia Amedome (Togo)
4 April 2025 (2025-04-04) Friendly Morocco  3–1   Casablanca, Morocco
18:00 UTC+0 Report
  • Shaiek 48'
Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Natacha Konan Akissi (Ivory Coast)
8 April 2025 (2025-04-08) Friendly Morocco B  2–4   Salé, Morocco
12:00 UTC+0 Report
Stadium: Complexe Mohammed VI de football
10 July 2025 (2025-07-10) 2024 WAFCON GS   0-0  Algeria Casablanca, Morocco
17:00 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium
Referee: Akhona Makalima (South Africa)
13 July 2024 WAFCON GS   v  Botswana Casablanca, Morocco
20:00 UTC+0 Stadium: Père Jégo Stadium

Players

Current squad

The following 24 players were called up for the preparation camp ahead of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, from 8 to 20 June 2025.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1GK Soulaima Jabrani (1997-02-25) 25 February 1997 ASF Sousse
1GK Zahra Jelassi CJ Ben Guerir
1GK Manelle Ben Mohamed (2003-08-02) 2 August 2003 AS Cannes

2DF Chaima Abbassi (1993-06-04) 4 June 1993 NEOM SC
3MF Rania Aouina (1994-05-05) 5 May 1994 Al-Hmmah Club
2DF Samia Ouni (1992-05-30) 30 May 1992 Eastern Flames FC
2DF Ghada Ayadi (1992-08-10) 10 August 1992 Free agent
2DF Mariem Barhoumi (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 AS Banque de l'Habitat
2DF Norhène Bettoumi (2005-10-02) 2 October 2005 US Saint-Malo
2DF Myriam Bayahia (2002-10-26) 26 October 2002 AJ Auxerre
2DF Yesmin Khanchouch (2006-02-18) 18 February 2006 SC Telstar VVNH

3MF Chirine Lamti (1994-09-13) 13 September 1994 Cesena FC
3MF Yosra Ben Hadj Mahmoud (2001-03-09) 9 March 2001 Grenoble Foot 38
3MF Salma Marzouki (2006-06-22) 22 June 2006 AS Banque de l'Habitat
3MF Sarah Ben Mbarek (2006-04-15) 15 April 2006 FC Mulhouse
3MF Wided Mejri (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006 ASF Bou Hajla
3MF Sabah Shaiek (2003-06-01) 1 June 2003 AS Cannes
3MF Yasmine Khemila (2006-12-18) 18 December 2006 AS Banque de l'Habitat

4FW Sana Guermazi (2001-11-03) 3 November 2001 Le Mans FC
4FW Salma Zemzem (2000-04-07) 7 April 2000 Thonon Évian GG FC
4FW Mariem Houij (1994-08-08) 8 August 1994 Abha Club
4FW Sabrine Ellouzi (1998-06-28) 28 June 1998 Excelsior Rotterdam
4FW Nora Nouhaili (2003-02-15) 15 February 2003 RS Berkane
4FW Amani Ayed (2006-12-28) 28 December 2006 AIK Fotboll

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Tunisia squad within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Dorsaf Mkades - - Olympique de Marseille v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025

DF Talia Polini (2005-12-26) 26 December 2005 Paris FC v.  Algeria ,7 April 2024
DF Sanah Ben Mouhamed (2003-08-02) 2 August 2003 Sud Lyonnais 2013
DF Zaineb Dahmeni (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999 Cannes v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024
DF Sarah Miladi (2005-11-25) 25 November 2005 - - GPSO 92 Issy v.  Kenya ,26 February 2025
DF Rihem Bouguerra - - ASF Sousse v.  Kenya ,26 February 2025

MF Eya Bellaaj (1998-02-26) 26 February 1998 Jeddah v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024
MF Ibtissem Ben Mohamed (1997-07-01) 1 July 1997 Al Wehda v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024
MF Chaima Ben Mohamed (1997-09-11) 11 September 1997 Al Wehda v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024
MF Yasmine Jemai (1999-06-12) 12 June 1999 Neom v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024
MF Aya Jeddi (1999-09-13) 13 September 1999 Al-Shoulla v.  Botswana ,15 July 2024

MF Ines Zaghdoudi (2005-07-30) 30 July 2005 - - Eimsbütteler TV II v.  Kenya ,26 February 2025
MF Ahlem Ammar - - VfL Wolfsburg v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025
MF Soumaya Laamiri - - AS Banque de l'Habitat v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025
MF Yasmine Klai - - Villaricca Calcio v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025
MF Ella Kaabachi (1992-05-15) 15 May 1992 - - RC Saint-Denis v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025
MF Naïs Nadoux (2004-07-08) 8 July 2004 - - Le Puy Foot v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025

FW Hanna Hamdi (1995-11-26) 26 November 1995 FC Schalke 04 v.  Morocco, 4 April 2025

INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
SUS Player is serving a suspension.
WD Player withdrew for personal reasons.

Previous squads

Africa Women Cup of Nations
UNAF Women's Tournament
Arab Women's Cup

Records

*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 14 July 2022.

Competitive records

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place    Fourth place

  • Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record FIFA Women's World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1991 Did not enter Did not enter
1995
1999
2003
2007
2011 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 2
2015 4 1 1 2 8 7
2019 Did not enter Did not enter
2023 Did not qualify 9 4 1 4 18 10
2027 2 0 1 1 0 1
2031 To be determined To be determined
2035
Total 0/11 17 5 4 8 27 20

Summer Olympics

Summer Olympics record Summer Olympics qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1996 Did not enter Did not enter
2000
2004
2008
2012 Did not qualify 4 1 0 3 4 2
2016 2 0 0 2 0 6
2021 Did not enter Did not enter
2024 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 2 6
2028 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/10 8 1 0 9 8 20

Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Women's Africa Cup of Nations record Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1991 Did not enter Did not enter
1995
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008 Group stage 7th 3 0 1 2 3 5 4 3 1 0 8 1
2010 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 2
2012 2 0 0 2 2 2
2014 4 2 0 2 8 7
2016 4 1 1 2 3 6
2018 Did not enter Did not enter
2020 Did not enter; tournament was later cancelled Did not enter; tournament was later cancelled
2022 Quarter-finals 7th 4 1 0 3 4 5 4 3 0 1 14 5
2024 Qualified 4 3 1 0 18 4
2026 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 0 1
Total 2/14 7 1 1 5 7 10 26 12 5 9 54 28

Arab Women's Cup

Arab Women's Cup record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
2006 Third place 3rd 5 3 0 2 17 6
2021 Runner-up 2nd 5 1 3 1 16 6
Total Runner-up 2/2 10 4 3 3 33 12

UNAF Women's Tournament

UNAF Women's Tournament record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
2009 Champions 1st 2 2 0 0 7 2
2020 Third place 3rd 4 1 2 1 5 3
2021 Did not enter; tournament was later cancelled
Total 1 Title 2/3 6 3 2 1 12 5

Honours

See also

References

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  2. ^ "تحقيقات الملاعب: كرة القدم النسائية في تونس". turess.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  3. ^ Saber Boubaker (11 June 2025). "CAN Féminine : l'EN en stage et deux arbitres désignées" (in French). Retrieved 13 June 2025.