On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the first batch of Matchday 5 games in the Tunisian Professional League 1 was held. The match between Esperance Sportive de Tunis and Olympique de Baji ended with a 3-1 win for Esperance, with goals from Hazem Mostoufi and two own goals. Olympique de Baji's Hamza Mabrouk scored their only goal in the 59th minute. The game was played behind closed doors at the Hamadi Agrabi Stadium in Radès.
In another match, Club Bizertin and Union Monastirienne played to a goalless draw at the 15 October Stadium in Bizerte. Meanwhile, at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax, Progrès Sakiet Eddaïer secured a 1-0 win over Club Sfaxien, with Mohamed Ali Omri scoring the only goal in the 30th minute. These results reflect the ongoing competition in the Tunisian Professional League 1.
The match between Union de Ben Guerdane and Club Africain ended with a 2-1 win for Union de Ben Guerdane. Danièle Abou scored the first goal in the 18th minute, and Wail Salhi added another in stoppage time. Club Africain's Osama Cherimi scored their goal in the 24th minute. These matches are part of the league's regular season, with teams competing for the top spots.
After the matches, Esperance Sportive de Tunis led the standings with 12 points from five matches, having won four and lost one. Progrès Sakiet Eddaïer followed closely with 11 points, having won three and drawn two. Union de Ben Guerdane also had 11 points, with three wins and two draws. Club Africain had nine points, with three wins and one draw.
The current standings show a tight competition among the top teams. The top five teams are closely matched, with minimal differences in their points and goal tallies. The league's competitiveness is expected to continue as the season progresses. Fans and analysts are eagerly following the developments in the Tunisian Professional League 1.
The remaining matches for Matchday 5 are scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026. These include the game between Shébéba Omrane and Majeune Olympique de Marséille, which will be refereed by Mehrez Malki. Another match between Étoile Sportive du Sahel and Hammam-Anf will be overseen by Ahmed Dhawadi. These games will further shape the league standings.
The Tunisian Professional League 1 continues to captivate audiences with its intense matches and unpredictable outcomes. As the season unfolds, teams will need to maintain their form and strategy to secure a favorable position in the standings. The league's progression will be closely monitored by fans, players, and coaches alike.
Key points
- Esperance Sportive de Tunis currently leads the standings with 12 points.
- Progrès Sakiet Eddaïer and Union de Ben Guerdane follow closely with 11 points each.
- The league's competitiveness is expected to intensify as the season progresses.
