Tunisia’s Ligue 1 derby set for December 22 at Radès

The much-anticipated Tunisian Ligue 1 derby between Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain has been scheduled for Sunday, December 22.

The match will kick off at 3:30 p.m. GMT at the Hamadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium in Radès.

The National Professional Football League (LNFP) has released the full fixture schedule for the 12th round of Tunisia’s top-flight championship, set to take place over the weekend of December 21-22.

Among the scheduled matches, the capital derby between Espérance, known as the “Blood and Gold,” and their fierce rivals Club Africain, promises to be the standout event of the round.

Derby anticipation

The ES Tunis-Club Africain derby is one of the most iconic fixtures in Tunisian football.

With a vibrant and passionate following, this match is expected to draw significant attention as Espérance fans fill the stadium in support of their team.

Both clubs will be aiming for victory to solidify their positions in the league standings and claim bragging rights in the capital.

Complete match schedule

The LNFP’s announcement also detailed the timings for all matches in the 12th round of Ligue 1.

The games are divided over two days, offering football fans a weekend filled with action across the country.

Saturday, December 21:

• 1:00 p.m. GMT: Stade Tunisien vs. Olympique de Béja
• 1:00 p.m. GMT: AS Soliman vs. US Monastir
• 1:00 p.m. GMT: CA Bizertin vs. EGS Gafsa
• 1:00 p.m. GMT: Stade Gabésien vs. US Ben Guerdane

Sunday, December 22:

• 12:45 p.m. GMT: Étoile Sportive du Sahel vs. JS Kairouan
• 1:00 p.m. GMT: US Tataouine vs. ES Zarzis
• 1:00 p.m. GMT: ES Métlaoui vs. CS Sfaxien
• 3:30 p.m. GMT: Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs. Club Africain

High stakes in the Championship

As the Ligue 1 season progresses, every point matters in the race for the title and the fight to avoid relegation.

The derby offers both Espérance and Club Africain a critical opportunity to not only secure three points but also gain momentum in what has been a fiercely competitive league campaign.

Football enthusiasts will be closely watching this weekend of Tunisian football, with the derby set to be the highlight of the round.