Club Africain claimed a narrow 2–1 victory over PS Sakiet Eddaier in a friendly match played in Sousse, with Ghaith Seghaier and Ghaith Zaalouni finding the net in a contest that ended level at the break.
The encounter, staged away from Tunis, provided both sides with valuable match practice and unfolded with a competitive edge despite its non-competitive status.
Club Africain, keen to build rhythm and confidence, approached the fixture with intent, while Sakiet Eddaier used the opportunity to test themselves against one of the country’s most established clubs.
The first half was evenly balanced and ended 1–1, reflecting the intensity and commitment shown by both teams.
Club Africain enjoyed longer spells of possession but found it difficult to break down an organised Sakiet Eddaier defence, which held its shape well and countered quickly whenever space opened up.
It was Sakiet Eddaier who first made their presence felt on the scoresheet through Fedi Derguech, whose effort brought the underdogs level after Club Africain had opened the scoring.
Derguech’s goal was greeted warmly by the Sakiet Eddaier bench, a sign of how much the side valued making an impact in a fixture that, while friendly, carried prestige.
Club Africain responded with maturity, settling back into their passing rhythm and creating chances down the flanks.
Their pressure eventually paid off through Ghaith Seghaier, who put his side in front with a composed finish to restore parity before the interval.
The goal ensured the teams went into half-time locked at 1–1, with neither side prepared to give an inch.
The second half saw Club Africain raise the tempo, with more direct movement and sharper transitions from midfield to attack.
Sakiet Eddaier, to their credit, remained disciplined and worked tirelessly to contain the waves of attacks, but the sustained pressure finally told.
The decisive moment arrived when Ghaith Zaalouni struck to put Club Africain ahead.
His goal proved enough to separate the sides, giving the Tunisian giants a 2–1 advantage that they protected through the closing stages of the match.
While the pace inevitably dipped as changes were made, the overall quality of the contest remained high, with both teams continuing to compete until the final whistle.
For Club Africain, the result offered encouragement as they look to refine combinations and maintain momentum during their preparations.
The goals from Seghaier and Zaalouni highlighted the depth of attacking options at the club, while the defensive unit will take confidence from seeing out the game despite Sakiet Eddaier’s resilience.
Sakiet Eddaier, meanwhile, can draw positives from the performance even in defeat.
Scoring through Derguech and pushing a more illustrious opponent all the way underlined their fighting spirit and ability to rise to the occasion.
Although friendly matches are primarily about preparation rather than points, the afternoon in Sousse delivered a competitive spectacle and a useful test for both sides, with Club Africain ultimately emerging with a slender but deserved victory.
