Esperance claim 27th Tunisia league title

Tunisia's Esperance players argue with the match referee during a past match. PHOTO | FILE |

What you need to know:

  • They have twice as many league crowns than Club Africain (13) with Etoile on 10.

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Esperance claimed a 27th Tunisian league title on Thursday with a 3-0 win over Etoile du Sahel, confirming their status as the African nation's most successful club.

They have twice as many league crowns than Club Africain (13) with Etoile on 10.

Esperance were 2-0 ahead by the half-hour mark after goals from Ghailene Chaalali and a Ali Machani header.

Yassine Khenissi added the third in the 50th minute.