BEN GARDANE, Tunisia (Interstat) — Hamza Rafia’s 38th-minute goal lifted ES Tunis to a 1-0 victory over Ben Guerdane on Thursday at Stade de Ben Guerdane in the Ligue 1 opener for both sides. The match, played on May 14, 2026, saw ES Tunis improve to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions, while Ben Guerdane fell to 0-1 in both. Rafia’s strike came midway through the first half off a cross from the right flank and proved decisive. The visiting side controlled much of the possession but could not add to the tally. Ben Guerdane pressed for an equalizer in the second half but was denied by the ES Tunis defense, which held firm. The match was tightly contested from the outset, with few clear chances before Rafia’s goal. After taking the lead, ES Tunis maintained its shape and limited the home team’s opportunities. Ben Guerdane’s best chance came late in the second half but was saved by the goalkeeper. The result gave ES Tunis a winning start to the season.