Elite Handball Championship: Round 22 Results and Standings
The Tunisian Elite Handball Championship saw thrilling matches in its 22nd round this past Friday, February 13th. Several teams solidified their positions in the league, while others face a challenging path ahead as the season progresses.
Match Results – February 13th
The day’s action was divided into two time slots, delivering a full slate of competitive handball.
3:00 PM Matches
- Club Africain defeated CS Sakiet Ezzit with a score of 31-21.
- Espérance de Tunis edged out Etoile du Sahel 26-24 in a closely contested match.
5:00 PM Matches
- SC Moknine triumphed over EM Mahdia, winning 27-22.
- CHB Jemmal narrowly beat EBS Béni Khiar 29-28.
- CH Ksour Essef and Stade Tunisien played to a 33-33 draw.
- AS Hammamet dominated AS Teboulba with a final score of 32-22.
Current League Standings
Following the completion of Round 22, the league standings are as follows:
- Club Africain: 63 pts (playoffs / +6pts)
- Espérance de Tunis: 62 pts (playoffs / +4 pts)
- Etoile du Sahel: 51 pts (playoffs / +2 pts)
- CS Sakiet Ezzit: 47 pts (playoffs / +1 pt)
- SC Moknine: 48 pts (play-offs)
- CHB Jemmal: 44 pts (play-offs)
- EBS Béni Khiar: 44 pts (play-out)
- EM Mahdia: 39 pts (play-out)
- CH Ksour Essef: 36 pts (play-out)
- AS Hammamet: 36 pts (play-out)
- Stade Tunisien: 34 pts (play-out)
- AS Teboulba: 26 pts (play-out)
Playoff and Play-out Implications
The top six teams – Club Africain, Espérance de Tunis, Etoile du Sahel, CS Sakiet Ezzit, SC Moknine and CHB Jemmal – are positioned for the playoffs. The remaining teams will compete in the play-out to avoid relegation.
Did you know?
The “+pts” next to some team names indicate bonus points earned throughout the season, which can be crucial in playoff seeding.
FAQ
Q: What is the Elite Handball Championship?
A: It is the top-tier professional handball league in Tunisia.
Q: What does “playoffs” and “play-out” signify?
A: Playoffs are for the top teams competing for the championship, while play-out is for the lower-ranked teams fighting to stay in the league.
Q: Where can I find more information about Tunisian handball?
A: You can follow news updates from News Tunisia and other sports news outlets.
Stay tuned for further updates as the Elite Handball Championship continues to unfold!
