Esperance Sportive de Tunis secured a commanding victory over their compatriots, Etoile Sportive du Sahel, with a resounding 2-0 win. The match, held at the Olympic Stadium “Hammadi Agrebi” in Rades, was part of the crucial fifth round of the group stage in the 2023/24 CAF Champions League.
Esperance dominated the game from the outset, displaying exceptional skill and teamwork.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute when Yann Sassi netted the opening goal for Esperance, sending the home crowd into jubilation.
Building on their momentum, Zakaria Al-Ayaf doubled the lead for Esperance just before halftime, securing a comfortable advantage going into the break.
With this crucial victory, Esperance has significantly enhanced their chances of progressing to the quarterfinals of the CAF Champions League.
Currently sitting in second place in Group C, Esperance now boasts eight points, trailing behind Petro Atletico of Angola, who lead the group with 11 points and have already secured their spot in the next stage.
Meanwhile, Etoile Sportive du Sahel’s hopes of advancing in the tournament have been dashed, as they languish at the bottom of the group with only four points from five matches.
The Sudanese side, Al-Hilal, sits in third place with five points and will need a victory against Esperance in the final round to keep their qualification dreams alive.
As the competition intensifies, Esperance Sportive de Tunis remains focused on their upcoming clash against Al-Hilal.
A draw in the final match would be sufficient for Esperance to seal their place in the quarterfinals, marking another milestone in their illustrious history in African football.
