Esperance suffered a 2-0 defeat by Olympic Beja in their season opener on Sunday. The result spoiled Esperance's delight after beating African champions Ahli 1-0 victory in the African Champions League. All big guns failed to secure opening-day wins, with Sfaxien being held to a 1-1 draw at home by A.S Marsa and Club Africane tied 0-0 by Jendouba Sport. However, Etoile Sahel registered a thumping 4-0 victory over Esperance Zarzis, with Saber Ben Faraj scoring twice in the process. Esperance and Sfaxien will clash in the league's second matchday.