Mokhtar Ben Nacef (; 4 September 1927 – 24 August 2006) was a Tunisian footballer and manager.
Playing career Ben Nacef joined Nice in 1948, and in 1949, became the first ever professional Tunisian player in France. Following two years at Cannes from 1951 to 1953, he returned to Nice, where he helped them win the Coupe de France in his first season back.
After Tunisian independence, he became the first captain of the Tunisia national team.
Managerial career Ben Nacef became the manager of the Tunisia national team in 1965, and coached them at that year's African Cup of Nations, where they finished as runners-up to Ghana. He remained as the coach of Tunisia until 1968, when he was succeeded by Yugoslav coach Radojica Radojičić. Later on, he held various positions within the Tunisian Football Federation.
During the 1970s, Ben Nacef also managed CA Bizertin.
Death Ben Nacef died on 24 August 2006, at the age of 78.
Honours Player CA Bizertin Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 1945–46
Nice French Division 1: 1950–51 Coupe de France: 1953–54
Manager African Cup of Nations runner-up: 1965
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