Travis Mutyaba Scores on CS Sfaxien Debut Despite Opening Day Defeat
Ugandan midfielder Travis Mutyaba made an immediate impact on his debut for CS Sfaxien, scoring a stunning goal in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Tunisian Ligue 1 season. Despite his heroics, the Tunisian giants fell to a narrow 2-1 home defeat against ES Zarzis in a thrilling Matchday 1 encounter.
Mutyaba, who recently reached agreement to join CS Sfaxien, has had a small stints career across African and European football. The former SC Villa star spent last season in France with Girondins Bordeaux’s fourth-tier side and also had a brief stint with Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC. His move to Tunisia was met with skepticism following his sudden departure from France, but his debut performance may have silenced the doubters.
The 19-year-old Uganda Cranes number 10 introduced himself in style, leveling the score in the 51st minute with a spectacular volley that left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot. His goal brought CS Sfaxien back into the game after a tense first half when CS Sfaxien goal keeper error gave the visitors the lead.
Despite Mutyaba’s moment of brilliance, CS Sfaxien couldn’t hold on. ES Zarzis, who had opened the scoring in the first half, responded strongly in the second with a well worked through ball in the 65th minute securing the winner the winner through Moumen Rahmani. Their persistence paid off in the dying moments of the game, as they netted a dramatic late goal to claim a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
The result gives ES Zarzis a perfect start to their league campaign, while CS Sfaxien will look to regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture. For Mutyaba, however, the performance was a promising sign of things to come, and CS Sfaxien fans will be hoping their new midfield maestro continues to shine throughout the season.
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Ugandan midfielder Travis Mutyaba made an immediate impact on his debut for CS Sfaxien, scoring a stunning goal in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Tunisian Ligue 1 season. Despite his heroics, the Tunisian giants fell to a narrow 2-1 home defeat against ES Zarzis in a thrilling Matchday 1 encounter.
Mutyaba, who recently reached a verbal agreement to join CS Sfaxien, has had a journeyman career across African and European football. The former SC Villa star spent last season in France with Girondins Bordeaux’s fourth-tier side and also had a brief stint with Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC. His move to Tunisia was met with skepticism following his sudden departure from France, but his debut performance may have silenced the doubters.
The 19-year-old Uganda Cranes number 10 introduced himself in style, leveling the score in the 51st minute with a spectacular volley that left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot. His goal brought CS Sfaxien back into the game after a tense first half.
Despite Mutyaba’s moment of brilliance, CS Sfaxien couldn’t hold on. ES Zarzis, who had opened the scoring in the first half, responded strongly in the second. Their persistence paid off in the dying moments of the game, as they netted a dramatic late goal to claim a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
The result gives ES Zarzis a perfect start to their league campaign, while CS Sfaxien will look to regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture. For Mutyaba, however, the performance was a promising sign of things to come, and CS Sfaxien fans will be hoping their new midfield maestro continues to shine throughout the season.