Afouène Gharbi (born 15 October 1980) is a Tunisian

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manager and former player who manages Saudi Arabian club Hajer.

Career

Gharbi has appeared for Étoile du Sahel in the CAF Champions League 2007, and he has scored once, against Maranatha FC on 21 April 2007. Gharbi signed a 6-month contract with Shat on 16 January 2010, agreeing to remain at the Zaawiyat-ad-Dahmani club until the end of the 2009–10 season. After retiring he became a manager. On 3 November 2021, Gharbi was appointed as manager of

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. On 29 June 2023, Gharbi was appointed as manager of

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. He led them to the Second Division title and promotion to the First Division. On 12 August 2024, Gharbi was appointed as manager of Hajer.

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