Esperance seal 34th Tunisian league title in dominant fashion
Espérance Sportive de Tunis have been crowned champions of the 2024–25 Tunisian Ligue 1 after thrashing Olympique Béja 5-0 on Sunday, securing their 34th league title with a game to spare.
The Blood and Gold took full advantage of Union Monastir’s 1-1 draw against Étoile Métlaoui to mathematically clinch the trophy before the final matchday, completing a remarkable turnaround in a season that began in turmoil.
Algerian star Youcef Belaïli was once again at the heart of Esperance’s attacking force, scoring in the title-clinching victory and capping a productive campaign since rejoining the club last summer from MC Alger.
The 32-year-old winger has registered nine goals and five assists in 20 league matches, delivering consistently in key encounters and reigniting the form that once made him one of Africa’s top playmakers.
In defence, fellow Algerian international Mohamed Amine Tougaï was instrumental in anchoring the back line.
His leadership and composure helped Esperance boast one of the league’s tightest defences, conceding only 19 goals in 29 matches.
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His aerial dominance and tactical discipline were key in navigating the latter stages of the season where narrow wins became essential.
The title win marks a significant achievement for coach Maher Kanzari, who took over amid instability.
Esperance had languished in sixth place after six rounds, with just nine points and two managerial changes already behind them.
Under Kanzari’s guidance, the team rediscovered its rhythm and consistency, embarking on an unbeaten run that eventually culminated in domestic supremacy.
Earlier this season, the Tunisian giants also lifted the Tunisian Super Cup, defeating Stade Tunisien 2-0.
With momentum on their side, they now set sights on a possible domestic treble as they prepare for the Tunisian Cup quarter-finals against ES Zarzis.
For a club steeped in history and accustomed to success, this latest title reaffirms Espérance’s status as the dominant force in Tunisian football and signals a potential return to continental ambitions.