Espérance Sportive de Tunis have been crowned champions of the 2024–25 Tunisian Ligue 1 after a commanding 5-0 victory over Olympique Béja on Sunday, securing their 34th league title with one match still to play.
The emphatic win, combined with Union Monastirienne’s 1-1 draw against Étoile Métlaoui, allowed the Blood and Gold to mathematically seal the championship ahead of the final matchday.
The triumph marks a remarkable turnaround for a side that endured a turbulent start to the season.
Algerian winger Youcef Belaïli played a pivotal role in Espérance’s title charge, scoring in the decisive victory and continuing his strong form since returning to the club last summer from MC Alger. The 32-year-old has contributed 9 goals and 5 assists in 20 league appearances, proving vital in key moments and rediscovering the form that once ranked him among Africa’s elite playmakers.
In defense, compatriot Mohamed Amine Tougaï was equally influential. His leadership, composure, and aerial strength helped Espérance establish one of the stingiest defenses in the league, conceding just 19 goals across 29 matches.
His performances were crucial during the season’s decisive stretch, where tight margins and solid defending were often the difference.
The title win is a major milestone for head coach Maher Kanzari, who took over the squad during a period of instability. After a disappointing start that saw the team sitting sixth with only 9 points from six games and two managerial changes, Kanzari managed to galvanize the squad, leading them on an impressive unbeaten run to domestic glory.
Earlier this season, Espérance also lifted the Tunisian Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Stade Tunisien, and they now have their sights set on a domestic treble as they prepare to face ES Zarzis in the Tunisian Cup quarter-finals.
For a club with a rich legacy and high expectations, this latest title reasserts Espérance’s dominance in Tunisian football and signals a renewed push for success on the continental stage.
