The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has ignited the summit clash between Al-Ahly and Tunisian side Esperance in the final of the CAF Champions League with its latest decision.
This decision comes just before the showdown between the two teams in the final match of the continent’s most prestigious club championship.
Al-Ahly, the Red Devils, are eagerly eyeing the title and hoping to leverage FIFA’s new ruling in their favor.
FIFA made its decision prior to the Al-Ahly vs. Esperance final in the CAF Champions League to resume the Intercontinental Cup starting in 2024.
According to the decision, the team crowned as champions of the African continent in the CAF Champions League will represent Africa in this tournament.
This has intensified the competition between Al-Ahly and the Tunisian champions to seize the Champions League title and secure a spot in FIFA’s new tournament, especially since significant financial rewards await the participants.
Moreover, the winner of this edition of the CAF Champions League between Al-Ahly and Esperance will achieve a unique milestone. They will become the first African team to participate in the Intercontinental Cup, the newly established tournament by FIFA.
Esperance Competes with Al-Ahly for the First Participation in the Intercontinental Cup
Tunisian radio station Mosaique FM has thrown its support behind Esperance’s bid to overcome Al-Ahly, stating that the Tunisian champions are just a step away from participating in this FIFA tournament if they defeat Al-Ahly in the CAF Champions League final.
Scheduled Dates for Al-Ahly and Esperance Tunis Final in the CAF Champions League
Al-Ahly will face Esperance Tunis in the final of the CAF Champions League for this season, with the first leg on May 18 in Tunisia and the second leg on May 25 in Cairo.
