After their disappointing performance in the African Champions Clubs League final against Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunis returned to the Tunisian Football League 1. In the postponed match of the 2nd day of the championship, Esperance Tunis defeated ES Zarzis. Despite falling behind initially, Esperance managed to secure a victory, placing them in 1st place in Group A. Other results from the 2nd day include CA Bizertin 2-1 AS Marsa, JS Kairouanaise 0-0 Club Africain, and Ol.du Kef 1-1 Ol.Béja in Group A. In Group B, CS Hammam Lif drew 1-1 with Stade Gabésien, CS Sfaxien drew 1-1 with ES Sahel, EGS Gafsa lost 1-3 to Stade Tunisien, and ES Hammam Sousse was defeated 0-1 by US Monastirienne.
TUNISIA: DIFFICULT BUT PRECIOUS VICTORY FOR ESPERANCE IN LIGUE 1
