Tunisia: Espérance Sportive de Zarzis announces December friendly match schedule

Espérance Sportive de Zarzis has confirmed a series of four friendly matches for December, providing the first team with an opportunity to maintain match fitness and fine-tune preparations during the festive period.

The club outlined the fixtures, which will take place in various cities across Tunisia.

The campaign begins on December 21 in Djerba, where Espérance de Zarzis will face ES Métlaoui.

This encounter is expected to offer both teams a chance to test tactical approaches ahead of the competitive season.

Two days later, on December 23, Espérance de Zarzis will travel to Monastir to meet Union Sportive Monastirienne.

The game in Monastir will give the squad an opportunity to gauge their cohesion against a strong regional rival.

The team will then return to Sousse for back-to-back matches.

On December 25, Espérance de Zarzis will host Stade Tunisien, providing a platform to assess individual performances and integrate new tactical strategies.

This will be followed by a high-profile clash against Etoile du Sahel on December 27, also in Sousse.

The match against Etoile du Sahel promises to be a stern test, given the historical strength of the opponent in Tunisian football.

The club emphasized that these friendlies are designed to maintain competitive rhythm, offer playing time for all squad members, and allow the coaching staff to experiment with formations and player combinations.

These fixtures are also part of the broader strategy to ensure the team enters the second half of the season in peak condition.

Espérance de Zarzis’ management stated that the team’s preparation during December is a crucial phase for evaluating progress, strengthening squad dynamics, and building confidence ahead of upcoming league and cup commitments.

The club is optimistic that the series of friendlies will provide valuable insights for the coaching staff, especially in assessing areas that require improvement before resuming official competition.

With four matches in a week-long period, the December schedule promises a busy but productive spell for Espérance de Zarzis, combining tactical refinement with match readiness.

Fans and club officials alike are expected to closely follow the outcomes, as these encounters will serve as an early indicator of the team’s form and cohesion heading into the critical stages of the season.

December friendly fixtures for Espérance de Zarzis:

• December 21: Espérance de Zarzis vs ES Métlaoui (Djerba)
• December 23: Union Sportive Monastirienne vs Espérance de Zarzis (Monastir)
• December 25: Espérance de Zarzis vs Stade Tunisien (Sousse)
• December 27: Etoile du Sahel vs Espérance de Zarzis (Sousse)