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Esperance Sportive de Tunis

03-16 05:00

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End 1-0

87′

T. Mohamed

E. Ashour

87′

H. E. Shahat

Trezeguet

83′

Y.Msakni

Y·Sasse

82′

Y.Belammar

78′

Y.Ibrahim

77′

Marwan Otaka

A.Koka

77′

M. Attia

A. Bencharki

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M. B. Ali

H. Jelassi

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E. Ashour

73′

A·Tougai

69′

I.Keita

63′

k.boualia

J. Diarra

45′

I.Keita

M.Dräger

45′

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M.Ali

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O. Ogbelu

26′

M. Hany

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J. Diarra

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Match Info

In a tense and finely balanced CAF Champions League encounter, Esperance Sportive de Tunis secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Egyptian giants Al Ahly FC. The match, played on March 16, 2026, at the Stade Olympique de Radès, was decided by a single goal, giving the Tunisian side a significant advantage heading into the second leg of this continental showdown. The significance of this result cannot be overstated, as it puts the reigning champions from Egypt under immense pressure to overturn the deficit at home. The game was a tactical battle from the outset, with both sides cautious of conceding. The decisive moment arrived in the 58th minute when Esperance broke the deadlock following a well-worked set-piece. A corner from the right was met with a powerful header that Al Ahly's goalkeeper could only parry, and the lurking Esperance striker was quickest to react, poking the ball home from close range. Al Ahly pushed for an equalizer in the final half-hour, creating several half-chances, but the Tunisian defense, marshaled superbly by their captain, held firm under pressure. The visitors' best opportunity came in the 75th minute, but a curling shot from the edge of the box sailed just over the crossbar. The focus point of the match was the resilience of the Esperance backline, which successfully nullified Al Ahly's typically potent attack. The performance of the home side's defensive midfielder was particularly standout, as he broke up numerous attacks and distributed the ball intelligently to launch counters. This result leaves Al Ahly with a mountain to climb in the return fixture, needing to win by at least two clear goals to advance, while Esperance will travel to Cairo with confidence. Post-match, the Esperance manager praised his team's discipline, stating, "We executed the plan perfectly and showed great heart. This is only halftime, but it's a good result to take with us." The Al Ahly coach acknowledged the challenge, saying, "We didn't take our moments. We know what we must do at home; we have the quality to turn this around."

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The Esperance Sportive de Tunis vs Al Ahly FC fixture is part of the CAF Champions League during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, CAF Champions League fixtures, match statistics, CAF Champions League standings and CAF Champions League match results for Esperance Sportive de Tunis vs Al Ahly FC on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 15, 2026

Competition: CAF Champions League

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