Espérance de Tunis emerged victorious from the Tunisian clash against Etoile du Sahel, securing a 2-0 win during the 4th day of the Champions League played in Sousse this Saturday. With this triumph, the defending champions (12 points) dominate Group A and have already secured a spot in the semi-finals.
Notably, the match was marked by unruly behavior from Etoile du Sahel supporters. The game was initially interrupted after Karim Aouadhi scored the opening goal in the 41st minute. Despite efforts from Etoile du Sahel’s leadership to calm their fans, the match was definitively stopped after Yannick Ndjeng’s second goal for Espérance de Tunis in the 70th minute. The disruptions caused by the supporters resulted in a stoppage of play for over fifteen minutes.
Esperance de Tunis leads Group A with 12 points, followed by Sunshine Stars with 7 points. However, the victory was overshadowed by the unsporting behavior of Etoile du Sahel supporters, who threw stones and bottles, leading to a potential disciplinary action from CAF. Beyond the defeat on the field, Etoile du Sahel now faces the risk of a significant suspension, adding to the ongoing challenges and crisis the team has been experiencing for several months.
