Espérance Sportive de Tunis are preparing to face Al Ahly SC on Sunday evening in the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final, with a likely starting lineup emerging ahead of the encounter.

The Tunisian side are expected to field a strong squad for the match, which will be played at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Rades.

Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 local time as both teams begin their battle for a place in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition.

Espérance’s probable lineup includes goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said, who is expected to start between the posts as the last line of defence.

In defence, the Tunisian champions could line up with Mohamed Drager, Hamza Jelassi, Mohamed Amine Tougai, and Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida.

The defensive unit will likely be tasked with containing the attacking threat posed by the Egyptian club during the opening leg.

The midfield is expected to feature Houssem Tka, Onuche Ogbelu, and Moez Haj Ali, forming the central core responsible for controlling possession and linking defence with attack.

Further forward, Espérance could rely on Jack Diarra, Kouceila Boualia, and Aboubacar Diakité to lead the attacking line.

The trio will likely be tasked with creating scoring opportunities and testing the Al Ahly defence in what is expected to be a tightly contested match.

The encounter marks the first leg of the quarter-final tie, with both teams seeking an advantage before the return fixture.

Espérance will hope that home support in Rades provides an extra boost as they attempt to take control of the two-legged contest.

For Al Ahly, one of the most decorated clubs in African football, the trip to Tunisia represents the opening step in their bid to progress further in the competition.

The Egyptian side will be aiming to secure a favourable result away from home before the decisive second leg.

With two of the continent’s most prominent clubs facing each other, Sunday night’s match promises to be a significant moment in this season’s CAF Champions League quarter-finals.