ES Zarzis returned to the summit of the Tunisian Ligue 1 standings after securing a 2-0 home victory over AS Gabès in the 11th round of fixtures on Saturday.
The result places Zarzis in provisional first place, pending Club Africain’s outcome against ES Métlaoui on Sunday.
The Tunisian top flight resumed with two key matches, as JS Omrane faced CA Bizertin while ES Zarzis hosted AS Gabès.
Both fixtures involved sides looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, but it was Zarzis who emerged with the most significant result of the day.
Goals from Youssef Snana in the 19th minute and Ambrose Ochigbo in the 80th minute sealed a commanding victory for the hosts.
ES Zarzis dominated proceedings and made their opportunities count, ensuring three crucial points to reclaim the league’s top position.
The win propels ES Zarzis to 23 points, two ahead of Club Africain, who have a chance to overtake them if they secure a win against ES Métlaoui on Sunday.
Zarzis’ ability to stay at the summit remains contingent on Africain’s performance, adding further anticipation to the fixture.
In the day’s other match, JS Omrane and CA Bizertin shared the spoils in a tightly contested 1-1 draw, a result that does little to improve the fortunes of either side.
Ahmed Hadhri gave JS Omrane the lead in the 16th minute, capitalising on an early period of dominance.
However, Bizertin found their equaliser early in the second half, with Ibrahima Cissoko levelling the score in the 50th minute.
Despite efforts from both teams to find a winner, the match ended in a stalemate.
The draw leaves JS Omrane and CA Bizertin frustrated, as both sides remain in search of vital points to climb the table.
For now, their struggle for consistency continues as the season progresses.
ES Zarzis’ triumph over AS Gabès sets the stage for a tense battle at the top of the standings. Club Africain’s clash with ES Métlaoui now carries added significance, as a victory could see them reclaim pole position.
With the season reaching a critical juncture, both the top and bottom of the table remain fiercely competitive, promising further drama in the rounds ahead.
