Tunisian winger Naïm Sliti has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. After nearly a decade with the Eagles of Carthage, he is turning the page on his international career, having represented Tunisia 84 times.
Tunisian international Naïm Sliti has officially announced his retirement from the national team. The announcement was made via a video published on the official Tunisia national team Facebook page. Aged 33, the Al-Shamal SC player ends an international career that began in 2016. His last match with the Carthage Eagles was on 30 December 2025, in a 1-1 draw against Tanzania during the Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.
« I have decided to end my international career. The time has come, and I think it is now necessary to give way to the new generation. You know the place the national team holds in my heart. »
Naïm SLITI, Former Carthage Eagles Forward – Tunisia
Naïm Sliti’s career with the Tunisian national team spanned 84 appearances, during which he scored 15 goals. He represented the Carthage Eagles in significant tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. Sliti’s achievements with the national side include securing third place in the 2019 AFCON and reaching the final of the 2021 Arab Cup. His final AFCON appearance ended in the 2025 round of 16, where Tunisia was eliminated by Mali in a penalty shootout.
« I always dreamed of giving you a major title, but unfortunately we did not achieve it. I hope the new generation will succeed in bringing the trophy that you deserve. »
Naïm Sliti, Former Carthage Eagles Forward – Tunisia
Born on 27 July 1992 in Marseille, France, Naïm Sliti emerged at Red Star FC, after stints with Olympique de Marseille and Paris FC, before continuing his career in Europe and the Middle East, notably in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. An offensively skilled player known for his technical quality and ability to beat opponents, he has marked nearly a decade of presence with the Tunisian national team.
