The draw for the group stage of the CAF Champions League took place on Tuesday in Cairo, yielding some intriguing matchups. In Pool B, the focus is on North African teams, with a particularly notable pairing of Tunisian clubs, Espérance de Tunis and CS Sfaxien, placed in the same group. This sets the stage for an intense derby, adding another layer of competition to their ongoing battles in the championship. Joining them in the group are ES Sétif and Al Ahly Benghazi.
Following the draw, Riadh Bennour, the president of Espérance Sportive de Tunis, shared his thoughts on Shems FM. He emphasized the tough nature of their group, highlighting the challenge of managing derby matches against familiar opponents. Bennour also acknowledged the strength of Al Ahly Benghazi, noting their ability to eliminate the defending champions.
Meanwhile, Naceur Bedoui, the sporting director of Club Sportif Sfaxien, assessed the overall quality of the eight teams participating in the group stage. He pointed out the advantage of Group B, noting that there will be no significant travel burdens for the teams involved.
Tags: Al Ahly Benghazi, CAF, Club Sportif Sfaxien, Egypt, ES Sétif, Espérance Tunis, Champions League, Naceur Bedoui, Riadh Bennour, Tunisia
