Tunisian Cup Round of 16 Set for Tuesday
The Tunisian Cup returns with an exciting round of 16 scheduled for next Tuesday, featuring a number of intriguing matchups across the country.
Stade Tunisien will travel to Olympique Béja, while Club Sportif Sfaxien hosts Avenir Sportif de la Marsa in what promises to be a competitive fixture. Meanwhile, traditional heavyweights like Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain are also in action, facing US Ksour Essef and US Ben Guerdene respectively.
The full programme for the round of 16 is as follows:
- US Ksour Essef vs Espérance de Tunis – 200 supporters
- Club Africain vs US Ben Guerdene – 2,500 supporters
- Olympique Béja vs Stade Tunisien – 800 supporters
- Club Sportif Sfaxien vs Avenir Sportif de la Marsa – 5,000 supporters
- Étoile du Sahel vs FC Hammamet – 8,000 supporters
- CS Msaken vs AS Oued Ellil – 500 supporters
- Stir Zarzouna vs NA Bouhjar – behind closed doors
- Gabésien Stadium vs Espérance Sportive de Zarzis – 700 supporters
- BS Regueb vs EO Sidi Bouzid – 200 supporters
- ES Fahs vs EGS Gafsa – 500 supporters
- FSG Ksar vs CS Hammam-Lif – 500 supporters
- Bizertin Athletic Club vs US Siliana – 1,200 supporters
- CS Chebba vs Jendouba Sport – 700 supporters
- Kalaa Sport vs Sfax Railways Sports – 700 supporters
- ES Rades vs Kairouan Sports Youth – 100 supporters
Fans can expect an array of competitive clashes, with several top-tier sides looking to assert their authority in the cup competition. Matches involving Étoile du Sahel, Club Sportif Sfaxien, and Espérance de Tunis are likely to draw the most attention, given their history of success and strong squads.
With knockout football providing no margin for error, the round of 16 promises plenty of drama, potential upsets, and opportunities for lesser-known clubs to make their mark. Supporters across Tunisia will be eagerly anticipating the outcomes, with some matches expected to attract substantial local crowds, while others will be played behind closed doors.
As the tournament moves forward, the Tunisian Cup continues to offer a platform for emerging talents to shine and established clubs to reinforce their status, ensuring a compelling mix of football across the nation.
