Maria Guardiola’s Tunisian Derby Visit Sparks Buzz Amid Title Drama

Africa 20 April 2025 at 16:19

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

Maria Guardiola daughter of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, made surprise appearance at the Tunisian capital derby between Club Africain and Esperance de Tunis, held Sunday at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Rades.

A VIP Guest at Crucial Clash

Invited as official guest of Club Africain, Maria was welcomed with warm hospitality by the club's board. Her presence generated buzz among fans and media alike adding extra glamour to one of the most anticipated fixtures in Tunisian football.

She appeared visibly impressed by the electrifying derby atmosphere soaking in the passion and intensity from the stands during the 27th round of the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1.

Maria Guardiola's Love for Tunisia

This isn’t her first visit to Tunisia. Maria's spent multiple vacations in the country and it’s clear she holds a genuine fondness for the local culture and hospitality a fact further evidenced by her choice to attend such high profile local event.

A Title Defining Derby

Sunday’s derby could play decisive role in the league title race with only 3 rounds left in the season. Here's how the table looks before the match:

• Esperance & US Monastir are tied at the top with 56 points
• Etoile du Sahel follows with 55 point (one game more)
• Club Africain sits 4th with 53 points

The outcome of the derby's expected to shape the title race with every point now crucial in one of Tunisia’s tightest championship battles in years.