Mohamed Ben Rehaiem 1951 – 2020

Biography

Mohamed Ben Rehaiem was born on March 20, 1951, in Sfax, Tunisia, where he would spend his entire life. He dedicated himself to association football, the sport he loved, becoming known in his community as a player who brought passion and skill to the game. Throughout his athletic career, he contributed to the football culture of his region, leaving an impression on those who watched him play and those who knew him personally.

Though his time was cut short, Mohamed’s legacy remained rooted in Sfax, the city that shaped him from birth. He faced his final illness with the same determination that characterized his life, ultimately succumbing to cancer on August 21, 2020. Those who knew him remembered a man devoted to his sport and his hometown, someone whose presence enriched the lives of friends, family, and fellow football enthusiasts.

Mohamed Ben Rehaiem’s memory endures in the hearts of all who knew him and in the history of Sfax’s football community. His life, though finite, represented a genuine love for the game and for his native city.