José De Morais’ cautious approach to the second leg against Cosmos de Bafia speaks volumes about the Espérance Sportive de Tunis coach’s respect for their opponents. Even though Espérance holds an advantage from the first leg, De Morais is right to be wary, especially against a team like Cosmos de Bafia, which he describes as technically good and well-organized. This kind of opponent can always surprise, especially when facing a team that may underestimate them or take their lead for granted.
Espérance’s strong pedigree in African club competitions, combined with their home advantage, should give them confidence, but the match won’t be a walkover. Cosmos de Bafia will likely be hungry for a comeback, and they’ll need to be disciplined and clinical to make any impact in Tunis.
It’s also interesting that De Morais is still undecided about his starting XI, particularly given the number of key players who were absent or played intense minutes for their national teams. This adds an element of unpredictability to the match, as fresh legs or tactical changes could be the difference-makers.
Do you think Espérance will be able to maintain their advantage and secure the qualification, or could Cosmos de Bafia pull off an upset in Tunisia?
