The battle for promotion to Tunisia’s Ligue 1 in Group B of Ligue 2 is set for a dramatic finale, with JS Kairouanaise and AS Kasserine locked in a fierce head-to-head ahead of the final round of matches.
JS Kairouanaise currently sit atop the standings with 51 points, narrowly edging AS Kasserine, who trail by a single point in second place on 50.
Both clubs remain in contention for the coveted top spot, which guarantees automatic promotion to the top flight.
The final fixtures promise to be decisive. League leaders JS Kairouanaise will host third-placed OC Kerkenah, while AS Kasserine welcome AS Agareb, who sit in ninth.
With only one match left, the stakes could not be higher for either side.
The promotion scenarios are clear. JS Kairouanaise will secure their place in Ligue 1 with a victory, regardless of results elsewhere.
Even if both teams finish level on points, JSK will prevail thanks to a superior head-to-head record.
Earlier in the season, they defeated AS Kasserine 3-0 in the first leg before settling for a goalless draw in the return match, giving them the edge in the event of a tiebreaker.
For JS Kairouanaise, several outcomes still lead to promotion.
A win ensures their ascent. Should both sides draw or both win, JSK will remain in first and earn their place in the top tier.
However, a draw or defeat against OC Kerkenah could prove costly if AS Kasserine manage to secure a victory in their match.
AS Kasserine’s path to Ligue 1 is narrower but not impossible.
The club must beat AS Agareb and simultaneously hope that JS Kairouanaise either draw or lose against OC Kerkenah.
Nothing less than three points will be enough if they are to leapfrog their rivals on the final day.
Promotion is not only a matter of prestige but also a potential financial lifeline for either side.
The winner of this tense showdown will join Tunisia’s elite, bringing with it increased visibility, sponsorship opportunities, and elevated competition.
With both teams separated by the slimmest of margins and everything to play for, Sunday’s matches are expected to deliver high drama.
Fans from Kairouan and Kasserine alike will be watching with bated breath as the curtain falls on an electrifying Ligue 2 season.
