Moustaqbal Marsa challenge decision to replay match against Etoile Sportive du Sahel

The Tunisian Professional League 1 decided today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to replay the match that brought together Etoile Sportive du Sahel and Mustaqbal Marsa, as part of the fourth round of the Tunisian Professional League 1, a decision that prompted a swift response from the affected club.

Etoile Sportive du Sahel has lodged a complaint regarding a player substitution made by Mustaqbal Marsa during the match held on September 12, which ended in a victory for Mustaqbal Marsa by one goal to nil.

In the wake of the league's decision, Moustakbal Marsa's management announced their refusal to replay the match at this time, confirming their intention to appeal the decision issued today, following the objection raised by Etoile Sportive du Sahel regarding the substitution process.

A representative from the Future Marsa Authority confirmed in press statements that the club's management will pursue all available legal avenues, emphasizing their refusal to play the match again before fulfilling all legal and judicial procedures.

The fate of the match remains uncertain as the management of Moustakbel Marsa plans to appeal the decision of the Tunisian Professional League 1.