Tunisian Football League Imposes Heavy Fines on Several Clubs

The Tunisian Professional Football League has imposed significant fines on several clubs following incidents of crowd misconduct during recent matches. On November 4, 2026, the league's office met to discuss the penalties, which targeted clubs from both the first and second divisions. The disciplinary actions come after a series of incidents involving the throwing of projectiles and fireworks onto the pitch. These measures aim to maintain order and safety in the stadiums.

Among the fined clubs is the Sfax Sports Club, which has been hit with a fine of 7,000 Tunisian dinars and a warning for repeated instances of projectile throwing by its fans during a match against Esperance Sportive de Tunis on October 29, 2026. Similarly, the African Club has been fined 10,000 dinars and received a warning for the second time for throwing projectiles of all kinds onto the pitch during their match against Ben Guerdane Sportive on October 29, 2026.

The Stade Tunisien has also been fined 7,000 dinars and given a warning for repeated instances of throwing projectiles onto the pitch by its fans during a match against the African Club on November 3, 2026. Furthermore, the Hilal Sportive de Chebba was fined 1,000 dinars for lighting fireworks without throwing them onto the pitch during their match against Stade Soussi on October 31, 2026.

Other clubs that have been penalized include La Qalaa Sportive, which was fined 1,500 dinars for throwing projectiles onto the pitch during their match against Hilal Sportive on November 1, 2026. Additionally, Olympique de Kef has been fined 3,000 dinars for repeated instances of throwing bottles onto the pitch during their match against Jeunesse Sportive de Kairouan on November 1, 2026.

The penalties also extend to clubs for allowing fans to enter the pitch. For instance, the Club Sportif de Menzel Kamel was not mentioned but a similar club, the Conquérant Sportif de Kasserine was fined 1,500 dinars for a fan entering the pitch after the match against Association Sportive d'Ariana on November 1, 2026.

The league's disciplinary actions are part of efforts to curb unruly behavior in stadiums. Other clubs that received fines include Club Sportif de Korba, which was fined 1,500 dinars for throwing bottles onto the pitch during their match against Olympique de Mednine on November 1, 2026, and Jendouba Sportive, which was fined 3,000 dinars for repeated instances of throwing bottles onto the pitch during their match against Stade Gabesien on November 1, 2026.

The Tunisian Professional Football League's decision to impose these fines demonstrates its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all participants and spectators. The measures are expected to serve as a deterrent to clubs and fans alike, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations of the game.

Key points

• The Tunisian Professional Football League has fined multiple clubs for incidents of crowd misconduct, including throwing projectiles and fireworks onto the pitch.
• The fines range from 1,000 to 10,000 Tunisian dinars, with some clubs receiving warnings for repeated offenses.
• The disciplinary actions aim to maintain order and safety in the stadiums, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations of the game.