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The first win of the nine matches in the World Cup for the team was also the first win for an African nation. They reach Germany after a brilliant run in their qualifying matches, winning six matches, drawing three and losing only one.

Updated on: May 25, 2006, 19:17:00 IST
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FIFA world ranking  21
Coach  Roger Lemerre
Group H  Spain, Tunisia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia
Previous appearances  3 times
Key player  Francileudo Dos Santos
Odds  200/1


In the nine matches that Tunisia have played at the World Cup, they have secured just one win.



That win was unique though as it was the first ever for an African nation in World Cup. So Tunisia have a bit of history about them!

They reach Germany after a brilliant run in their qualifying campaign, winning six matches, drawing three and losing only one.

If they continue their form, they can beat Saudi Arabia in Group H. And then with a bit of luck against Spain and Ukraine, Tunisia can advance to the round of 16.

COMPLETE SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Ali Boumnijel, Hamdi Kasraoui, Adel Nefzi

Defenders: David Jemmali, Hatem Trabelsi, Mehdi Meriah, Anis Ayari, Alaeddine Yahya, Radhi Jaidi, Karim Hagui, Karim Saidi

Midfielders: Jawhar Menari, Adel Chedli, Mehdi Nafti, Sofiene Melliti, Hamed Namouchi, Karim Zdiri, Yassine Chikhaoui, Riadh Boazizi, Issam Jomaa, Kais Ghodhbane

Forwards: Francileudo Santos, Ziad Jaziri

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