US Ben Guerdane will face EGS Gafsa in the opening fixture of the Tunisian Cup quarter-finals, as the Tunisian Football Federation confirmed the schedule for this stage of the competition.
The encounter is slated for Saturday, 17 May, with the remaining three ties to be contested the following day.
The clash between Ben Guerdane and Gafsa will take place at 1:30 p.m. GMT, launching what promises to be a compelling weekend of knockout football.
The fixture not only opens the quarter-final round but sets the tone for a series of matchups featuring some of Tunisia’s most storied clubs.
Three more matches are on the agenda for Sunday, 18 May.
All eyes will be on the tie between US Monastir and Club Africain, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. GMT.
Both sides bring with them passionate fanbases and a history of strong cup performances, making this one of the most anticipated fixtures of the round.
Simultaneously, Espérance Sportive de Tunis will take on ES Zarzis, also kicking off at 1:30 p.m. GMT.
Espérance, perennial title contenders and among the most successful clubs in Tunisian football history, will be looking to assert their dominance against a Zarzis side determined to cause an upset.
Later in the day, at 4:00 p.m. GMT, Etoile du Sahel will host Stade Tunisien in what will be the final match of the quarter-final stage.
With both clubs boasting rich legacies and a hunger for silverware, the fixture is expected to be fiercely contested.
Here is the full schedule for the Tunisian Cup quarter-finals:
Saturday, 17 May:
- 13:30 GMT: US Ben Guerdane vs EGS Gafsa
Sunday, 18 May:
- 13:30 GMT: US Monastir vs Club Africain
- 13:30 GMT: ES Tunis vs ES Zarzis
- 16:00 GMT: ES Sahel vs Stade Tunisien
The weekend fixtures are set to deliver a high-stakes showdown across the country, as teams vie for a coveted place in the semi-finals.
With the cup known for its unpredictability, supporters will be watching closely to see which clubs take a step closer to lifting the trophy.
