Esperance de Tunis Announces Squad for 2015 CAF Champions League Campaign
Esperance de Tunis has officially submitted its squad to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of the preliminary rounds of the 2015 CAF Champions League. As one of the continent’s top-performing clubs, Esperance, alongside seven other elite African teams, has been granted exemption from the first round of the competition.
The Tunisian side joins the likes of defending champions ES Sétif (Algeria), Coton Sport (Cameroon), AC Léopards (Congo), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), CS Sfaxien (Tunisia), and others, who will all enter the competition in the later stages following the draw held on December 22.
In total, 58 teams are expected to compete in the tournament. The first-leg fixtures of the preliminary round will take place over the weekend of February 13–15, 2015, with the return matches scheduled two weeks later.
Notably, Esperance’s submitted list does not include any of the club’s foreign players, as their status remains under review. The technical staff has opted to proceed with a selection comprised entirely of domestic talent for the time being.
Esperance de Tunis 2015 CAF Champions League Squad:
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Goalkeepers: Moez Ben Cherifia, Sami Helal, Ali Jemal
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Defenders: Sameh Derbali, Mohamed Amine Nefzi, Iheb Mbarki, Hatem Béjaoui, Mohamed Ali Ben Mansour, Mohamed Ali Yaakoubi, Chamseddine Dhaouadi, Arbi Jabeur
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Midfielders: Houcine Regued, Oussama Darragi, Ghailane Chaalali, Hassene Harbaoui, Moez Abboud
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Forwards: Haythem Jouini, Ahmed Akaichi, Chedly Ghrab, Idriss Mhirssi
With a rich history in African club football, Esperance de Tunis will be aiming to reclaim continental glory after falling short in recent editions. The club’s blend of experienced veterans and promising local talents offers a solid foundation as they gear up for a demanding campaign.
Further updates on foreign player inclusion are expected in the coming weeks as the club finalises its roster for the upcoming fixtures.
