After a brief two-day rest, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, affectionately known as the “Blood and Gold,” returned to training this morning to begin intense preparations for their highly anticipated capital derby against fierce rivals Club Africain.
The showdown, scheduled for Sunday, December 22, will mark the 12th day of Ligue 1 action. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. GMT at the iconic Hamadi-Agrebi Olympic Stadium in Radès, where the energy is expected to be electric.
Coach Laurențiu Reghecampf, aiming to sharpen his squad’s focus, led the morning session at Park B, the club’s renowned sports complex. A follow-up session is planned for Tuesday evening, maintaining momentum as Espérance looks to climb from their current 5th-place position with 19 points after 10 matches.
With daily sessions lined up leading to the big game, Espérance remains determined to close the gap in the title race. Fans can rest assured—preparations are full steam ahead, with no closed-door secrecy. All eyes are on Sunday as the “Blood and Gold” prepare to reignite their title charge with derby glory.
