Third-placed Étoile Sportive du Sahel travel to Radès on Sunday afternoon to take on fourth-placed Club Africain in a pivotal encounter as the Tunisian Ligue 1 championship enters its penultimate round.
Separated by just five points, both sides are desperate to avoid defeat in what is expected to be the headline fixture of Matchday 29.
A win for Club Africain would narrow the gap to just two points, reigniting their hopes of a top-three finish, while a draw would be sufficient for ES Sahel to maintain their position heading into the final round.
The pressure is mounting on Club Africain manager David Bettoni, who is seeking a much-needed result to quell rising tensions around his tenure.
Defeat in front of the home crowd would not only be a setback in the standings but could also deepen doubts over his leadership.
With the stakes high and both teams eyeing continental qualification, this encounter has all the makings of a classic.
ES Sahel will look to consolidate their advantage, but Club Africain’s determination to respond with urgency and pride on home soil could set the stage for a dramatic afternoon.
Elsewhere in the title race, league leaders Espérance Sportive de Tunis—currently two points ahead of second-placed US Monastir—travel to face Olympique de Béja.
With the championship on the line, Espérance cannot afford any slip-ups. Meanwhile, Monastir, hosting ES Métlaoui, are under equal pressure to keep their hopes alive ahead of a potential title-deciding clash against Espérance on the final matchday.
As the season nears its conclusion, each point carries enormous weight. Sunday’s fixtures will not only shape the race for the title but also determine who will secure coveted continental spots.
The complete lineup for Sunday’s fixtures (kick-off at 2:00 p.m. GMT) is as follows:
- Club Africain vs Étoile Sportive du Sahel (Referee: Mustapha Kechaf)
- Olympique de Béja vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Referee: Nidhal Ben Ltaief)
- US Monastir vs ES Métlaoui (Referee: Saif Ouertani)
- CS Sfaxien vs CA Bizertin (Referee: Abdessalem Mani)
With everything still to play for at both ends of the table, the 29th round promises intensity, drama, and possibly a decisive turn in Tunisia’s premier football championship.
