Stayda in Ambush – ASK on the Come‑Back Trail
La Presse – The 18th round of Ligue 2 kicks off this early afternoon with the Group B fixtures; the day will finish tomorrow with the Group A matches.
Except for the relocation of US Ksour Essef to Korba to face CSK tomorrow, the other six Group B games are being played today.
| Venue | Match | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bouchemma | ESB vs. Progrès de Sakiet Eddaier | A tightly‑contested clash between the league leaders and the fourth‑placed side. |
| Following the PSSE | SG vs. AS Ariana | SG sits on the brink of the drop zone and must win at Ariana to keep the pressure on, or even overtake the current leader. |
| Podium Spot | ASK vs. EGS Gafsa | ASK, still reeling from the recent defeat to EGS Gafsa, must bounce back after that slip‑up. |
| EGS Gafsa | (No match – corrected by Kalaâ Sport in the previous round) | Although their promotion hopes are gone, the club still wants to preserve some pride. |
| El Gaouafel | Jendouba Sport (8th) vs. Croissant de Redeyaf | After a recent win over USKE, Redeyaf will host Jendouba Sport, which will play mainly to protect its position. |
| Moknine | Sporting Moknine vs. Kalaâ Sport | Sporting aims to launch a “stay‑alive” operation against a still‑struggling Kalaâ Sport, which has not yet escaped the red zone. |
| Olympique Sidi Bouzid (OSB) vs. Aigle de Jelma (ASJ) | A win‑or‑lose situation for OSB (12th) and a crucial match for ASJ. |
Group A – A Tight‑Knit Trio
Tomorrow’s Group A fixtures feature a close‑packed battle among three teams that are practically neck‑and‑neck.
| Match | Context |
|---|---|
| Leader (Hammam Lif) vs. CS Msaken | The Hammam Lif side, fresh from a flawless performance against USB Bousalem, welcomes a club that still has room to climb in the table. |
| Espoir d’Hammam‑Sousse (CSHL runner‑up) vs. Association Mégrine Sport | Played at Bouali Lahouar, only a victory will keep the “Greens” (the team’s nickname) in touch with the leaders, or even allow them to overtake at the top. |
| UST (3rd) vs. Astre d’Agareb | UST recently pulled off a surprise win against the Astre, but the Tataouine side remains on the edge, waiting in ambush. |
| Sfax RS (just below the podium) vs. OC Kerkennah | Sfax RS is climbing the table; a win over the recently‑revived OC Kerkennah (who just beat Msaken away) would push them higher. |
| Baath Bouhajla vs. SCBA (Ben Arous) | Both clubs are locked in a “pocket‑handkerchief” battle – their positions are virtually identical and far from the relegation zone. |
| El Makarem (Mahdia) vs. US Bousalem | El Makarem can anticipate a tough test against US Bousalem, which is fighting for survival and will arrive at the Fatimides with a clear intent to secure points. |
| Stade Africain de Menzel Bourguiba vs. AS Agareb | These two clubs are battling to stay afloat, each hoping to keep the fight for survival alive. |
The upcoming round promises intense encounters across both groups, with several clubs fighting to either maintain their status or climb the ladder.
