Sheff Wed defender Valery in Tunisia squad for Afcon

Sheffield Wednesday defender Yan Valery is called into the Tunisia squad for the African Cup of Nations.

Yan Valery tackles Sheffield United's Danny Ings
Yan Valery is in his second season with Sheffield Wednesday [Getty Images]

Sheffield Wednesday defender Yan Valery has been included in Tunisia's squad for the African Cup of Nations which starts in Morocco later this month.

The 26-year-old has made 16 appearances for Tunisia since being first called into the senior squad in September 2022.

Tunisia, who lifted the Afcon title for the only time in 2004, open their campaign against Uganda on December 23 before finishing the group stage against Nigeria on December 27 and Tanzania on December 30.

Valery could also feature in next year's World Cup with Tunisia having qualified for the seventh time.

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