African football fans turn their eyes to Cairo International Stadium tonight at 9:00 PM as a highly anticipated clash takes place between Al Ahly SC of Egypt and Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. This decisive match will determine which team advances to the semi-finals.
Al Ahly Seeks Comeback Against Espérance Tunis
Al Ahly enters the match under immense pressure, needing a victory by more than one goal to secure a place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. The Egyptian giants suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first leg held at Stade de Radès in Tunisia.
This encounter represents a significant challenge for Al Ahly against a traditional rival with extensive continental experience, increasing both the competitive intensity and stakes of the match.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid to officiate the return leg between Al Ahly and Espérance Tunis. He will be assisted by fellow Moroccan Hamza Al-Farek, while Rwandan referee Salima Mukonsanga will oversee Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties.
Expected Al Ahly Lineup Against Espérance
According to Egyptian media reports, Danish head coach Jes Thorup is expected to field the following lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy
- Defense: Yasser Ibrahim – Hady Riad – Mohamed Hany – Youssef Belammri
- Midfield: Imam Ashour – Aliou Dieng – Marwan Atiya – Achraf Bencharki – Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
- Forward: Marwan Osman
Al Ahly Squad for the Return Leg
The official squad announced by Al Ahly for the return leg includes:
- Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy – Mostafa Shobeir – Hamza Alaa
- Defenders: Ahmed Ramadan Beckham – Yasser Ibrahim – Youssef Belammri – Hady Riad – Ahmed Eid – Mohamed Hany – Ahmed Nabil Koka
- Midfielders: Ahmed Zizo – Aliou Dieng – Marwan Atiya – Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan – Imam Ashour – Hussein El Shahat – Taher Mohamed Taher – Achraf Bencharki – Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
- Forwards: Marwan Osman – Yelsin Kamwish
Broadcast Information
The match between Al Ahly SC and Espérance Tunis in the CAF Champions League will be broadcast live on beIN Sports, the official rights holder in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Additionally, the match will also air on ON Time Sports free-to-air channel, giving Egyptian fans full access to follow the game live.
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