Tunisia Ligue 2: Promotion rivals resume battle on Matchday 18

Second-tier promotion rivals will resume their contest on Sunday as Matchday 18 of Tunisia’s Ligue 2 brings a full programme of fixtures across both groups.

In Group A, the spotlight falls on the ongoing tussle between CS Hammam-Lif, ES Hammam-Sousse and US Tataouine, with each side aiming to strengthen its position in the standings.

CS Hammam-Lif host CS Msaken at 13:00, with Achraf Harakati appointed as referee.

At the same time, US Tataouine welcome CS Chebba, in a fixture overseen by Bacem Belaid.

Elsewhere in Group A, SC Ben Arous face BS Bouhajla, refereed by Houssem Boulaares, while SA Menzel Bourguiba take on AS Agareb, with Seif Ouertani in charge.

Promotion hopefuls ES Hammam-Sousse meet Mégrine Sport at 13:00, under the supervision of Houssem Dhahri.

Meanwhile, EM Mahdia host US Boussalem, with Nabil Hmadi appointed as referee.

The final Group A fixture sees OC Kerkenah play Sfax Railways Sports, a match that will be officiated by Khaled Gouider.

In Group B, CS Korba face US Ksour Essef at 13:00, with Sadok Selmi taking charge.

With the season entering a decisive phase, every point carries added weight in the race for promotion and the fight to avoid slipping down the table.

The simultaneous kick-offs ensure that developments in one ground could quickly influence the pressure elsewhere, particularly among the leading contenders in Group A.

As Matchday 18 unfolds, attention will centre on whether CS Hammam-Lif, ES Hammam-Sousse or US Tataouine can seize the initiative and edge ahead in a tightly contested campaign.