Noureddine Diwa

نور الدين ديوة (Known as "Diwa")

Football Virtuoso, Stade Tunisien Legend, France Ligue 1 Player

Born Feb 26, 1937

Tunis, Tunisia

Passed Away Apr 20, 2020 Tunis, Tunisia

Lifespan 83 years old

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"Football is an art of generosity; when the ball is at your feet, you must paint a picture of hope."

Archival Overview

One of Tunisia's greatest technical footballers of all time, the magical dribbler who led Stade Tunisien to four national league titles and starred in France with Limoges FC.

Biographical Record

Born Noureddine Ben Yahia in the popular Halfaouine quarter of Tunis, Diwa gained legendary status as the dazzling conductor of the great Stade Tunisien team of the 1950s and 1960s, mesmerizing crowds with his balletic dribbling and vision.

He starred professionally in France with Limoges FC between 1962 and 1968 before returning to lead Espérance de Tunis. Diwa earned 30 international caps for the Carthage Eagles, remaining an enduring symbol of football elegance.

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Final Resting Place

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Djellaz Cemetery
Tunis, Tunisia

                         GPS: 36.7833, 10.1833                    

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