The National Directorate of Arbitration (DNA) has announced the list of referees appointed for the 24th round of Tunisia’s Ligue 1, scheduled to take place over the weekend of March 8-9.
Among the notable fixtures, ES Sahel will host ES Zarzis in Sousse, a crucial encounter as Zarzis looks to turn their fortunes around under newly appointed head coach Ghazi Ghrairi.
The match will be officiated by referee Nidhal Letaief, with Khalil Jarii assigned as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Full list of match officials for Ligue 1 round 24
Saturday, March 8:
ES Tunis vs. US Ben Guerdane
- Referee: Khaled Gouider
- VAR: Walid Mansri
AS Soliman vs. Club Africain
- Referee: Amir Ayadi
- VAR: Haythem Guirat
CA Bizertin vs. AS Gabès
- Referee: Oussema Ben Ishak
- VAR: Aymen Nasri
US Tataouine vs. CS Sfaxien
- Referee: Mehrez Melki
- VAR: Majdi Ballagha
Sunday, March 9:
ES Sahel vs. ES Zarzis
- Referee: Nidhal Letaief
- VAR: Khalil Jarii
Stade Tunisien vs. EGS Gafsa
- Referee: Fraj Abdellaoui
- VAR: Naim Hosni
US Monastir vs. Olympique de Béja
- Referee: Sadok Selmi
- VAR: Jalel Sahbani
ES Métlaoui vs. JS Omrane
- Referee: Houssem Boulaares
- VAR: Hosni Naili
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 13:00 GMT.
High stakes for ES Zarzis
ES Zarzis faces a difficult challenge as they travel to Sousse to take on ES Sahel, a traditionally strong side in Tunisian football.
With Ghazi Ghrairi recently taking charge, the visitors will be looking to make a statement and secure vital points in what promises to be an intense contest.
Meanwhile, the appointment of experienced referee Nidhal Letaief ensures a controlled and closely monitored game.
With the introduction of VAR across all fixtures, teams will be hoping for fair officiating as they battle for crucial points in the Tunisian top flight.
