Boost for Al Ahly as Yelsin Kamwiss returns for Champions League quarterfinal clash against Esperance

Al-Ahly have announced the return of forward Yelsin Kamwiss to their squad as the team travels to Tunisia ahead of the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash against Esperance.

The first leg of the quarter-finals is scheduled for March 15 at 11:00 pm at the Rades Stadium in Tunisia. Al-Ahly’s coach, Yass Torop, named a 25-man squad for the trip, signalling the club’s intent to secure a strong result on the road before returning to Cairo for the second leg.

The squad reflects a blend of experience and youthful energy, with Kamwiss’s inclusion providing a boost to Al-Ahly’s attacking options. His return is particularly timely as the club looks to challenge Esperance on their home turf in what promises to be a high-intensity encounter.

This trip also marks the first CAF Champions League mission led by Sayed Abdel-Hafiz, who will head Al-Ahly’s delegation. His appointment adds a new dimension to the team’s preparations and management on the road, providing fresh leadership as the club navigates the knockout stages of Africa’s premier club competition.

The second leg of the quarter-finals is scheduled for March 21 at 9:00 pm at the Cairo Stadium, where Al-Ahly will hope to leverage home advantage to secure progression to the semi-finals.

With the squad now in Tunisia, Al-Ahly are focused on adapting to the challenges posed by Esperance and maintaining their status as one of Africa’s dominant clubs. Kamwiss’s return adds firepower upfront, while the inclusion of key midfielders and defenders ensures that Al-Ahly are well-equipped to compete across all areas of the pitch.

Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the team can take a decisive first-leg advantage, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling return leg in Cairo.

Below is the Al-Ahly squad:

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Siha, Hamza Alaa

Defenders: Yasser Ibrahim, Ahmed Ramadan, Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Mohamed Shokry, Hadi Riad, Ahmed Eid, Amr El Gazzar, Youssef Belamri

Midfielders: Mohamed Ben Ramadan, Marwan Attia, Emam Ashour, Aliou Dieng, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Hussein El Shahat, Achraf Bencharki, Taher Mohamed

Forwards: Marwan Osman, Yelsin Kamwiss, Mohamed Sherif