Tunisia: Fixtures confirmed for opening round of Ligue 2 Group B
The opening day of Tunisia’s Ligue 2 Group B campaign is set for Sunday, with all seven matches kicking off simultaneously at 15:30 local time.
The fixtures promise an intense start to the season, as clubs across the group look to establish early momentum.
AS Kasserine will open their season at home against Jendouba Sport, with Raed Jouirou appointed to officiate.
Both teams will be eager to secure maximum points in a fixture that could set the tone for their campaigns.
Kalaa Sport will welcome AS Ariana, with Akram Naili taking charge of the whistle.
Ariana will look to make a strong start as they aim to position themselves as contenders, while Kalaa Sport hope home advantage plays in their favour.
SC Moknine face Olympique Sidi Bouzid in what promises to be a competitive encounter, overseen by referee Ahmed Dhaouadi.
Both sides will be targeting a positive result to build confidence for the challenges ahead.
Elsewhere, PS Sakiet Eddaier will take on US Ksour Essef, with Walid Hedhli tasked with refereeing duties.
The two clubs are expected to produce a tightly contested clash as they seek to assert themselves in the group standings.
AS Jelma are set to host CS Redayef, with Abdessalem Mani in charge of proceedings.
The fixture presents both sides with an early opportunity to pick up vital points against direct rivals.
Stade Gabésien, one of the more recognised names in the division, begin their campaign at home to CS Korba.
Wael Mosbahi has been designated as the referee for this encounter, which is expected to draw significant attention given Stade Gabésien’s ambitions to push for promotion.
Rounding out the day’s fixtures, EGS Gafsa will take on ES Bouchemma.
Houssem Belhaj Ali will oversee the contest, with both clubs looking to make a strong opening statement as they embark on the new season.
The simultaneous scheduling of all Group B fixtures is expected to add drama and intrigue, with supporters keeping a close eye on results across the division.
Early victories could provide crucial momentum in a league where consistency is often the key to success.
With every side starting on equal footing, Sunday’s matches will not only shape the first table of the season but also offer early insights into which teams might emerge as serious promotion challengers and which will face a struggle to keep pace.
