TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON 2024: Team Profile – Tunisia
How the Team Qualified
Tunisia impressively secured qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 by confidently progressing through two rounds of qualifiers.
In the first round, the Carthage Eagles thrashed Niger, winning 7–0 in the first leg in Radès and 5–1 in the return leg in Niamey, for a dominant 12–1 aggregate score.
In the second round, they outclassed Congo-Brazzaville with a 5–2 away win followed by a 1–1 draw at home, sealing a 6–3 victory on aggregate.
This qualification highlights the steady progress of the Tunisian women’s side in African football.
TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations History
Tunisia will be making their third appearance at a TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON final.
Their debut came in 2008, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
Their true breakthrough occurred in the 2022 edition in Morocco, where they reached the quarterfinals and were narrowly knocked out by eventual champions South Africa (1–0).
Players to Watch
Mariem Houij
An experienced forward, Mariem Houij is Tunisia’s key attacking threat. Developed at ES Sahel, she currently plays for Galatasaray in Turkey, where she has impressed with her scoring ability from a variety of positions.
With an exceptional eye for goal, Houij has already scored several decisive goals in the qualifiers. Her movement, finishing, and natural attacking instinct make her an essential player if Tunisia hopes to make further progress.
Sabrine Ellouzi
Versatile and tenacious, Sabrine Ellouzi plays in the Netherlands for Excelsior. She operates as a forward or attacking midfielder and brings technical skill and a high work rate to the team.
Determined and defensively committed, she provides valuable balance to the squad. During the qualifiers, she stood out with her energy in transition play and deep attacking runs.
Head Coach
Kamel Saada is the head coach of Tunisia’s women’s national team. Under his guidance, the Carthage Eagles have found renewed stability and ambition. A former coach of the U17 national team, Saada is known for his disciplined approach and emphasis on building a strong team unit.
Ambitions and Group outlook
Tunisia is drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Algeria, and Botswana.
Nigeria, with 11 continental titles, is the overwhelming favourite. Algeria returns to the competition with renewed ambition after several years’ absence. Botswana, quarterfinalists in 2022, remain an unpredictable opponent.
Within this competitive group, Tunisia aims to secure another quarter-final spot – or even go further, if they can improve their attacking efficiency. The key will be strong performances against Algeria and Botswana, while offering a competitive challenge to Nigeria.