Olympique de Béja Threatens to Boycott Match Against Club Africain
Director's Committee of Olympique de Béja Publishes Scathing Statement
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Director's Committee of Olympique de Béja (OB) published a fiery statement on their Facebook page, denouncing the "degradation of the situation at the end of the season, after a long series of injustices and systematic harassment targeting the team directly and indirectly."
The Penalty of Discord
The statement strongly criticizes the refereeing of the match between JS Kairouanaise and US Monastirienne. At the 90th minute, the referee allegedly awarded an "imaginary" penalty, described as having "no link to football or fair refereeing." According to OB, this decision was enough to "tip the fate of an entire season and mock the principles of equity and fair competition."
Grave Accusations Against the FTF
The club's management claims that the sports public has witnessed several weeks of media defamation campaigns. They also point to "dangerous indicators" emanating from official instances, specifically:
- The National Arbitration Directorate
- The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF)
- The club denounces a "flagrant attempt to determine in advance which teams will remain in Ligue 1 and which will be relegated," labeling the situation as a "dangerous precedent that strikes at the heart of Tunisia's sporting credibility."
Ultimatum: Forfeit Against Club Africain
In response to what they consider deliberate targeting, the OB Director's Committee warns that they will no longer remain silent in the face of "manipulations on or off the field."
As a final act of protest, the club officially threatens to boycott the crucial final match of the Ligue 1 Professional Championship against Club Africain.
