In a decisive announcement for Tunisian football, the National Refereeing Directorate has appointed experienced referee Yosri Bouali to officiate the highly anticipated classic match between CS Sfaxien and ES Tunis, scheduled for Sunday, December 29.
This marquee fixture headlines the 13th round of Tunisia’s Ligue 1 championship.
Breaking from recent tradition, where referee appointments for major matches were kept under wraps until match day – as seen in last week’s capital derby between ES Tunis and Club Africain – the Directorate has revealed its complete roster of officials well in advance of this weekend’s fixtures.
The weekend’s action kicks off on Saturday, December 28, with four matches, including the intriguing clash between Club Africain and Bizertin Athletic Club under referee Amir Ayadi.
Sunday’s schedule features four simultaneous matches at 1:00 PM GMT, with Bouali’s appointment to the classic match drawing the most attention.
Other notable fixtures include Union Sportive Monastirienne hosting Stade Tunisien, and EGS Gafsa facing off against Etoile Sportive du Sahel, with matches spread across Tunisia’s premier football venues.
