Tunisia: Tight race at the top as Ligue 2 reaches matchday eight

Competition in Tunisia’s Ligue 2 remains fierce after Matchday Eight, with several clubs across both groups separated by only a handful of points as the race for promotion intensifies.

In Group A, CS Hammam-Lif continue to lead the standings with 19 points from eight matches, maintaining their impressive start to the campaign.

Close behind are US Tataouine, who sit on 17 points, keeping the pressure firmly on the leaders.

ES Hammam Sousse and BS Bouhajla share third place with 14 points each, while CS Msaken round out the top five with 13 points.

The battle in mid-table remains equally competitive.

SC Ben Arous, who have a game in hand, follow with 12 points, while EM Mahdia hold 11 points.

Both Mégrine Sport and CS Chebba are level on 10 points, showcasing the balance of the group as teams jostle for position.

At the lower end of the table, OC Kerkennah are on 7 points, trailed by SA Menzel Bourguiba with 6.

The bottom three — Sfax Railways Sports (5 points from seven matches), AS Agareb (5 points), and US Boussalem (5 points) — face an uphill battle as they look to climb away from the relegation zone.

In Group B, the picture is equally dynamic.

PS Sakiet Eddaier lead the pack with 15 points from seven matches, edging ahead of AS Kasserine, who sit just two points behind on 13.

Stade Gabesien remain close in third with 12 points but have played one match fewer than their rivals, positioning themselves as potential contenders for the top spot.

The middle of the group is tightly packed, with US Ksour Essef, Jendouba Sport, and Kalaa Sport all tied on 11 points.

AS Ariana and ES Bouchemma follow closely with 10 points, keeping the race for the upper positions open.

Further down, EGS Gafsa and CS Redaief each have 9 points, while SC Moknine sit on 8.

CS Korba trail slightly with 7 points, and AS Jelma (3 points) along with Olympique Sidi Bouzid (2 points) anchor the standings.

With several teams separated by narrow margins in both groups, the competition promises an exciting continuation as the second half of the Ligue 2 season unfolds.