CAF Approves Three Tunisian Stadiums for Continental Competitions; Rades Gets Top Category

The Confederation of African Football's stadium homologation commission has approved three Tunisian stadiums to host continental competitions, including the Champions League and Confederation Cup. The Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades achieved Category 3 status, permitting it to host matches through the group stage and final rounds of African tournaments.

However, the Taïeb Mhiri Stadium and the Olympic Stadium of Sousse were granted Category 2 approval. This classification restricts them to hosting only the preliminary rounds of continental tournaments. While the approval for these stadiums was anticipated, there is a slight improvement, with efforts made to meet CAF's requirements, particularly for the latter two venues.

Further upgrades are needed for the stadiums to achieve full homologation. The article notes that financial resources are required for these improvements, questioning if funds are available but not allocated. The expansion of the Taïeb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax and ongoing renovation work at the Olympic Stadium of Sousse are highlighted as necessary steps. The slow progress and lack of oversight are criticized for hindering the full potential of these sporting facilities, particularly impacting clubs like CS Sfaxien when they qualify for African competitions.