CAF Confederation Cup: Espérance and Etoile Set for High-Stakes Tunisian Derby
A thrilling encounter awaits at the Rades Stadium tonight as Espérance Sportive de Tunis face off against Etoile du Sahel in a crucial second-day clash of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
After a disappointing defeat to Al Ahly on the opening day, Espérance find themselves under pressure and in urgent need of a victory to stay alive in the competition. The Sang et Or, playing at home, will be eager to bounce back and reignite their campaign.
Meanwhile, Etoile du Sahel, buoyed by a win in their first match, will aim to build momentum and return from Rades with at least a point. The team’s assistant coach, Ridha Jeddi, acknowledged the challenge ahead:
“This time we have a much better choice in terms of the squad we can field. However, we needed to strengthen understanding and harmony. Our pace is increasing.”
He added a note of caution:
“We’ll be facing a beast wounded by its defeat on Egyptian soil. We’ll need to be sharp from the very first minutes. I hope Etoile honors its colors and secures a positive result to boost our chances of reaching the semi-finals.”
With both Tunisian giants determined to make their mark, tonight’s match promises intense action, fierce rivalry, and potentially decisive implications for qualification.
