Tarak Dhiab

Tarak Dhiab, born on July fifteenth, nineteen fifty-four, is a distinguished Tunisian former footballer and politician. Renowned for his exceptional skills on the pitch, he was honored as the African Footballer of the Year in nineteen seventy-seven. Dhiab's remarkable career includes an impressive tally of one hundred and seven caps for the Tunisia national team, a figure recognized by the Tunisian Football Federation, although it remains unratified by FIFA.

One of the highlights of Dhiab's football journey came during the nineteen seventy-eight FIFA World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in making history as part of the first African national team to secure a victory in a World Cup match. His contributions to the sport have earned him the title of the Tunisian footballer of the twentieth century, a testament to his enduring legacy in Tunisian football.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Dhiab has also made significant contributions to public service. He served as the Minister of Youth and Sports under Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali from December twenty-fourth, two thousand eleven, to January twenty-ninth, two thousand fourteen. His dual career in sports and politics showcases his commitment to the development of youth and sports in Tunisia.