Tunisia: Ligue 1 matchday 26 referees confirmed

Tunisia’s National Directorate of Arbitration has confirmed the refereeing appointments for Matchday 26 of Ligue 1, detailing the officials assigned to oversee this weekend’s fixtures.

The announcement outlines the referees and Video Assistant Referees (VAR) selected for each match, with all games scheduled to take place across Saturday 25 April and Sunday 26 April at 15:30 local time.

The list provides clarity for clubs and supporters ahead of a full round of domestic league action, as the competition continues with several key encounters across the country.

The appointments reflect the governing body’s role in ensuring that each fixture is managed by designated officials, both on the pitch and through VAR support.

Saturday’s programme features four matches, all set for simultaneous kick-off.

JS Omrane will host AS Soliman, with Sadok Selmi appointed as the referee for the encounter.

He will be assisted by VAR official Mohamed Ali Karouia, who will oversee video review decisions during the match.

In another fixture on the same day, Etoile du Sahel face AS Marsa.

Nidhal Beltaief has been selected to officiate the match, while Haythem Trabelsi will serve as the VAR official.

The pairing is tasked with managing proceedings in a match expected to draw attention given the profile of the teams involved.

AS Gabés will take on ES Métlaoui, with Seif Ouertani named as the referee.

Majdi Bellagha will handle VAR duties for the game, completing the officiating team responsible for overseeing decisions both on the field and through video assistance.

The final match scheduled for Saturday sees US Ben Guerdane play against US Monastirienne.

Aymen Nasri has been assigned as the referee, with Walid Mansri taking on VAR responsibilities.

As with the other fixtures, both officials will play key roles in ensuring that the match is conducted in accordance with the rules.

Action continues on Sunday with another set of four matches, also scheduled for 15:30.

CA Bizertin will meet Espérance de Tunis in one of the standout fixtures of the round.

Fraj Abdellaoui has been appointed as the referee, supported by VAR official Montassar Belarbi.

Club Africain’s clash with JS Kairouanaise will be overseen by Achraf Harakati, with Amine Fgaier assigned to VAR duties.

The match forms part of a busy schedule that sees several prominent teams in action over the weekend.

Club Sportif Sfaxien are set to face Stade Tunisien, with Hosni Naili selected as the referee for the encounter.

Hamza Jaied will operate as the VAR official, completing the officiating lineup for the match.

The final fixture of Matchday 26 will see Espérance de Zarzis take on Olympique de Béja.

Amir Loucif has been named as the referee, with Haythem Guirat responsible for VAR oversight during the game.

The publication of these appointments is a routine step in the organisation of league fixtures, providing transparency around the officials responsible for each match.

Referees and VAR teams are central to the conduct of games, tasked with applying the laws of the game and managing key decisions.

The inclusion of VAR officials for each fixture highlights the continued use of video technology in the league, supporting referees in reviewing incidents where necessary.

Their role is to assist in situations involving clear and significant errors, contributing to the overall decision-making process during matches.

With all eight fixtures scheduled within a two-day window, Matchday 26 represents a concentrated period of action in the Ligue 1 calendar.

Teams will look to secure results as the season progresses, while referees and VAR officials prepare to manage the demands of multiple matches taking place simultaneously.

The National Directorate of Arbitration’s announcement ensures that all participating clubs are aware of the officiating teams assigned to their matches, allowing preparations to proceed with clarity.

As the weekend approaches, attention will turn to the pitch, where the appointed referees will take charge of proceedings across the country.

Their performances, alongside those of the players, will contribute to the unfolding of another round of Ligue 1 fixtures.