Madness in Tunisia! Esperance ultras put on a fiery show during training ahead of CAF Champions League clash with Al Ahly

This evening, Tunisian side Esperance and Egyptian giants Al Ahly will face off in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. But the intensity of this showdown reached fever pitch a full day before kick-off.

Details: Fans of the Tunisian club decided to show the players just what kind of support awaits them at the stadium, turning an ordinary pre-match training session into a visual spectacle of epic proportions.

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The Esperance ultras packed the stands at the training ground, unleashing a massive pyrotechnic display. Thousands of flares, clouds of smoke, and thunderous chants created a final-like atmosphere before the teams had even set foot on the pitch. Esperance players trained literally surrounded by a ring of fire and fanatical passion.

It's worth noting that the opening whistle will sound at 22:00 Central European Time.

Reminder: Here is the schedule and results for the first CAF Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final matches.