The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Cairo, has become tense for Espérance de Tunis (EST) following comments from CAF President Ahmad Ahmad.
Speaking to Stad’Afric on Twitter, Ahmad Ahmad claimed, “The president of Espérance Tunis threatened me…” This statement comes after the controversial second leg of the CAF Champions League final between EST and Wydad Casablanca (WAC), which ended in chaos and widespread criticism of CAF’s handling of the match.
Ahmad, who has faced scrutiny over his management and lack of authority during the final on May 31, 2019, in Tunis, openly expressed frustration with the situation. He questioned why VAR (Video Assistant Referee), which functions elsewhere, did not operate in Tunis during the match. He also revealed that prominent African club presidents condemned EST’s actions, but that CAF currently lacks concrete evidence against the club.
The Tunisian club has yet to be officially declared the CAF Champions League winner, and Ahmad’s remarks may influence the emergency meeting of CAF’s executive committee. The session, set for June 4 in Paris, will focus on the regulatory issues surrounding the match, including the unprecedented interruption of the final and the controversial decisions that ensued.
This public dispute highlights growing tension between CAF and Espérance, casting uncertainty over the final outcome and the governance of African club competitions. The decision of the executive committee will be closely watched by clubs, fans, and football authorities across the continent.
