Esperance Tunis Set for CAF Champions League Clash with Confidence After League Win
Esperance Tunis are traveling to Sudan with a strong sense of optimism ahead of their CAF Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie. Coming off a dominant 4-1 victory over Stade Tunisien in the domestic league, the Blood and Gold team is in high spirits and ready to take on the challenge in the continental competition.
Goalkeeper Sami Helal, who has been a key figure for the team, expressed the determination within the squad. “EST always plays to win. It won’t be easy, but we’ll all be motivated and determined to bring home a positive result,” Helal said at a press conference before their departure for Khartoum. The team is in fine form, and Helal is focused on ensuring he’s ready to support his teammates throughout the match.
“I expect to have a lot of work to do. Keeping goal for EST isn’t easy. Against Stade Tunisien, I had trouble finding my bearings,” he continued, acknowledging the challenges that come with playing for a top-tier club like Esperance.
As the team prepares to face Sudanese side Al Merrikh, Helal mentioned that they will conduct a review session upon arrival in Khartoum, where they will assess their opponent’s strengths and strategize accordingly. The goalkeeper also emphasized the importance of adapting to the local conditions, particularly the heat and humidity, though he and his teammates are no strangers to these challenging environments.
With confidence high and the team fully motivated, Esperance Tunis will look to make a strong start to their CAF Champions League campaign and carry their positive momentum from the league into the knockout stages of Africa’s premier club competition.
