TUNISIAN FOOTBALL FANS’ TRIBUTE TO GAZA

During the Confederation of African Football Champions League final, supporters of Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive club, numbering 34,000 strong at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radés, expressed solidarity with Palestine amidst Israel’s ongoing gen*cidal aggression in Gaza.

In a display of unity, massive mosaics adorned the stands, conveying messages advocating for the Palestinian cause and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Banners held by Espérance fans bore slogans such as “Made in Gaza,” “Our noble values: freedom in an occupied world,” and “Standing with Palestine,” showcasing unwavering support for the oppressed.

These banners also paid homage to various entities championing the Palestinian cause, including South African lawyers at the International Court of Justice, the Celtic Ultras, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and flags representing nations backing Palestine.

This isn’t the first time North African football supporters have raised flags and banners for Palestine. The politically conscious ultra-culture runs deep. Many of these fans are the same youth who led revolutions a decade ago against their oppressive in regimes in Tunisia and Egypt.