Covid-19: Tunisia Football Federation Announces Financial Package For Clubs

Covid-19: Tunisia Football Federation Announces Financial Package For Clubs

By Niyi Busari

The Tunisia Football Federation (FTF) has announced a financial package for clubs during this period of the pandemic, which has resulted in the suspension of sporting activities.

Each team in the top flight, Ligue 1 will receive TND 40,000 (about USD 14,000) before August 2, the date set for the resumption of the league.

For the second-tier (Ligue 2), a playoff has been scheduled with the FTF offering to cover the accommodation expenses of 30 persons per team, 48-hours before their games till the end of the competition. Each team will also pocket TND 3000 (about USD 1000) per game.

There is also some good news for Amateur Leagues. The top level Amateur League teams will receive TND 2000 (USD 700) for each game, TND 1500 (USD 525) for second-tier league, and TND 1000 (USD 350) for regional league teams.