Tunisia League Leaks: The Dispute Over Club Africain Player Aymen Harzi

The eligibility of Club Africain (CA) player Aymen Harzi has become the centerpiece of Tunisian sports news following a formal protest filed by Club Athlétique Bizertin (CAB). As legal opinions clash, leaks from the National Professional Football League (LNFP) suggest how the final ruling might swing, amidst threats of escalation from the Bizerte side.

League Leaks: Moving Towards Dismissal? Sources within the League reveal that the case is heading toward dismissing CAB’s protest and upholding the match result. Leaks suggest the League verified that Harzi’s former club, US Monastir, settled all financial penalties regarding yellow cards before the transfer. Consequently, Harzi’s participation is deemed legally sound within the digital transfer system.

CAB’s Stance: From the League to CAS In contrast, the Bizerte administration remains defiant, focusing on the principle of “Legal Eligibility.” They argue that Harzi was not qualified to play in previous matches, meaning his suspension couldn’t have been automatically served. CAB has signaled its readiness to take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, if local rulings are unfavorable.