Ligue 2 clubs in Tunisia are warning they may boycott this weekend’s round of matches due to continued delays in financial disbursements from the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF).
Frustration among the clubs has intensified over what they describe as prolonged delays in receiving funds owed to them.
Several sides have already staged symbolic protests during recent league matches—initially by wearing red armbands and later by delaying kick-offs by a few minutes.
These acts of dissent, however, appear to have done little to prompt meaningful action from the federation.
Now, with tensions rising, clubs are threatening to escalate their protest by refusing to play in the 22nd round of the Ligue 2 season unless their concerns are addressed.
They argue that the ongoing financial uncertainty has made it increasingly difficult to operate on even a basic level, affecting logistics, player payments, and overall club management.
In a formal move, a collective request has been submitted to the National Professional Football League seeking a postponement of this weekend’s fixtures.
The clubs have called for all matches to be rescheduled on a single date to ensure competitive fairness, particularly since some teams are simultaneously preparing for their fixtures in the round of 16 of the Tunisian Cup.
Officials from the affected clubs say they are not only battling financial hardship but also struggling to maintain morale among staff and players in a challenging environment.
With little clarity on when dues will be paid, there is mounting pressure on the authorities to intervene before the league’s integrity is further compromised.
This latest crisis underscores the broader issues of financial management and transparency within Tunisian football’s second tier.
Clubs in Ligue 2, many of which operate on modest budgets, rely heavily on support from the federation and government subventions.
Delays in payments, especially at this critical juncture of the season, risk derailing months of sporting efforts.
As discussions continue, all eyes are now on the Tunisian Football Federation and the Professional League to determine whether they will act to avoid a complete halt to the Ligue 2 campaign.
For the clubs, the message is clear: without swift financial resolution, the football will stop.
