The Tunisian Handball League or the National A is the top

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. The league started in 1956, just after Tunisia had gained its

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. 12 teams participate in the league, which is the strongest in

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. The Espérance Sportive de Tunis H.C is the most successful team, and the first team in the world to win a total of 34 titles in its national league, 15 of them consecutively. Club Africain H.C have won 13 titles. Both clubs focus on international competitions rather than the domestic league, however, since they make up the bulk of the

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Winners list

Most successful clubs

External links

Tunisian Handball Champions List
{{CAHB Club Competitions Handball in Tunisia

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Sports leagues established in 1956 1956 establishments in Tunisia

Winners list

Most successful clubs

See also

External links