JS Kairouan Tightens grip on top spot as Tunisian Ligue 2 Group B enters final stretch

JS Kairouanaise have solidified their lead at the top of Ligue 2 Group B following the conclusion of Matchday 23 and a key ruling by the National Professional Football League on the contested fixture between Stade Gabésien and AS Kasserine.

With the league campaign approaching its decisive phase, Kairouan sit in pole position with 47 points from 23 matches, holding a three-point advantage over nearest challengers AS Kasserine, who remain on 44 points.

OC Kerkennah are not far behind, maintaining pressure on the top two with 41 points.

The recent ruling on the Stade Gabésien–AS Kasserine encounter has further clarified the standings, impacting the promotion race as well as mid-table battles.

Sfax Railways Sports occupy fourth place with 40 points, while PS Sakiet Eddaier round out the top five on 38 points, keeping alive their hopes of a late push up the table.

The mid-table zone is tightly contested. BS Bouhajla, with 30 points, are in sixth place, narrowly ahead of Stade Gabésien and AS Agareb, both tied on 29 points.

CS Redaief trail closely with 27 points, followed by AS Jelma and Olympique Sidi Bouzid, who are level at 26 points each.

ES Jerba and CS Chebba remain neck and neck as well, both sitting on 25 points, just one behind the pack above them.

At the bottom of the standings, ES Rogba Tataouine continue to struggle with only 13 points, firmly rooted in last place after 23 matchdays.

Here is the updated Ligue 2 Group B classification after Matchday 23:

1. JS Kairouanaise – 47 pts
2. AS Kasserine – 44 pts
3. OC Kerkennah – 41 pts
4. Sfax Railways Sports – 40 pts
5. PS Sakiet Eddaier – 38 pts
6. BS Bouhajla – 30 pts
7. Stade Gabésien – 29 pts
8. AS Agareb – 29 pts
9. CS Redaief – 27 pts
10. AS Jelma – 26 pts
11. Olympique Sidi Bouzid – 26 pts
12. ES Jerba – 25 pts
13. CS Chebba – 25 pts
14. ES Rogba Tataouine – 13 pts

With only a few fixtures remaining, the race for promotion remains wide open, while the battle to avoid relegation intensifies at the foot of the table.

All eyes will be on the remaining matches as teams fight for crucial points in a fiercely competitive Group B campaign.