RADÈS, Tunisia (Interstat) — Club Africain and Olympique Beja opened their Ligue 1 campaigns with a 1-1 draw Thursday at Stade Hammadi Agrebi. Haythem Mbarek put the home side ahead in the 61st minute, finishing off a sustained attack. Olympique Beja responded with an equalizer from Saidou Khan in the 68th minute, capitalizing on a defensive breakdown. Both teams now hold a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league play and across all competitions. Club Africain controlled possession for long stretches but could not break through again, while Olympique Beja defended resolutely and created several counterattacking chances. The result leaves each side with one point in the early standings. Thursday’s match was the first competitive fixture of the 2026 season for both clubs.