Al-Ahly host Espérance Sportive in CAF Champions League

CAIRO – 4 May 2018: Al-Ahly faces the Tunisian club Espérance Sportive in the first round of CAF Champions League’s group stage at Borg El-Arab Stadium Friday at 9 p.m. (CLT), beginning their journey towards their ninth African title.

The Red Devils witnessed a long season ending it by winning the Egyptian League 2017/2018 season and qualifying to the CAF Champions League’s group stage; the only Egyptian representative in this edition.



Al-Ahly had a chance last season to win their 9th CAF Champions League title but lost 2-0 against Wydad Athletic in the final match. Now, they hope to start the journey again with a victory over a tough opponent.

Al-Ahly players hope to reconcile their fans after a disastrous week; they lost the Cairo derby 2-1 to Zamalek on Thursday, before losing the chance to defend their Cup title after their 1-0 loss to Alassiouty on Monday.

Al-Ahly decided to add Mahlambi to their African list for him to be eligible for the game against Espérance.



Al-Ahly hasn’t tasted the bitterness of loss against Esperance Sportive since 2011 and they hope to extend this streak.

Al-Ahly strikers Junior Ajayi and Walid Azaro will miss the game, as they failed to recover from their muscle injuries.