Death of former Espérance de Tunis player Abdeljabar Machouch

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Death of former Espérance de Tunis player Abdeljabar Machouch - Tunisia Times

Former Espérance Sportive de Tunis Player Abdeljabar Machouch Passes Away

The former Espérance Sportive de Tunis player, Abdeljabar Machouch, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, the club announced in a statement.

Early Career and Achievements

Trained in the youth teams of Espérance, Abdeljabar Machouch joined the first team at the age of 16 and a half, in the early 1960s. He then defended the club's colors for ten seasons (1962-1972), playing in over 200 matches under the "Sang et Or" jersey.

Tributes and Condolences

Espérance and the Tunisian football family have expressed their sadness and presented their condolences to the family of the deceased. May he rest in peace.