Tunis derby

Tunisia's first Cup derby, which takes place on October 10, 1926, at the Vélodrome on the occasion of the round of 32, is won by the African Club (1-0).

In the context of the Tunisian Cup competitions, six derbys opposed the two teams before independence: one is won by the African Club in 1926, one ends with a draw and four by a victory of the Espérance sportive de Tunis, including two in the semifinals, in 1939 and 1947–1948.

On the contrary, the players of the African Club have, from time immemorial, of diverse social and geographical origins and it is the same for their supporters.

In 1995, while Esperance sportive de Tunis lead on a score of 4–0 in the 70th minute, the referee expels the fourth club player and stops the match.

In 2006, after a long struggle of 120 minutes, Espérance sportive de Tunis won on penalties in the final of the Tunisian Cup.

Designated « derby of the century "by some Tunisian media, the match ends with the victory of the club players, future champions of this season by a goal to zero.

Club africain in 1934
ES Tunis in 2011.
Le résultat du match de derby au tableau de Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet le 6 janvier 2019.
Seifeddine Akremi