Tunisian Professional Football League Announces Disciplinary Sanctions (March 11 2026)
The office of the National Professional Football League (Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel) released a series of disciplinary measures after its meeting on 11 March 2026. The sanctions target several clubs and sports officials following incidents that occurred during recent league matches.
Heavy Penalty for Avenir Sportif de Gabès
- Sanction: Two matches behind closed doors + fine of 10,000 TND.
- Reason: Pitch invasion by supporters and acts of aggression during the match against Jeunesse Sportive d’El Omrane on 6 March 2026.
Fines and Warnings for Multiple Clubs
| Club | Incident | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Espérance Sportive de Tunis | Projectile throws during the game versus Avenir Sportif de La Marsa (7 March 2026) | Warning + 5,000 TND fine |
| Stade Tunisien | Bottle‑throwing during the match against Étoile Sportive du Sahel (8 March 2026) | Warning + 7,500 TND fine |
| Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise | Projectile throws in the clash with Club Athlétique Bizertin | 3,750 TND fine |
| Union Sportive de Ben Guerdane | Use of smoke bombs in the stands (not thrown onto the field) during the game versus Club Africain | 1,500 TND fine |
Match‑Result Penalties and Suspensions for Officials
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Union Sportive Monastirienne
- Fine: 5,000 TND
- Match penalty: Lost the game by a 2‑0 forfeit to Club Sportif Sfaxien (incident on 7 March 2026).
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Wahid El‑Hadhri (Administrative companion, US Monastir)
- Ban: 1‑month sideline prohibition
- Fine: 500 TND
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Amine Abbas (Assistant coach, US Ben Guerdane)
- Suspension: 2 matches
- Fine: 5,000 TND (for repeated protests against referee decisions)
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Ahmed Arafawi (Secretary‑General, Olympique de Béja)
- Suspension: 2 matches
- Fine: 5,000 TND
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Gafsa Sports officials (specific names not disclosed)
- Sanctions: Combination of fines and suspensions for actions deemed contrary to sports ethics during the match against Club Sportif de Korba.
Summary
The league’s disciplinary board imposed financial penalties ranging from 500 TND to 10,000 TND, match forfeitures, closed‑door games, and suspensions for club officials. These measures aim to reinforce security, uphold fair play, and deter future misconduct in Tunisian professional football.
