CAF Champions League: Espérance de Tunis Nearly at Full Strength for Crucial Sundowns Clash

Espérance de Tunis will welcome back key players for their decisive CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg against Mamelodi Sundowns. The showdown is set for Tuesday at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès.

Despite a narrow first-leg defeat in South Africa, the Tunisian giants are gearing up for a comeback in front of their passionate home crowd. Only captain Yassine Meriah remains sidelined due to a knee ligament injury. However, Mohamed Ben Ali and Roger Ahoulou have recovered and are available for selection — a major boost for coach Maher Kanzari.

The return of these regular starters comes at a crucial time, as Espérance chases a fifth CAF Champions League crown, having lifted the trophy in 1994, 2011, 2018, and 2019.

With a near-full squad and a stadium expected to be at full voice, the “Blood and Gold” will look to overturn the deficit and book a semi-final berth.