These factors do not only boost their performances in competition but also influence their strategic decisions at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) level. This approach contrasts with the dominant model of African clubs and academies, which depend on the export of players, which affects their performance in African football league tournaments. On the African stage, Esperance has won the CAF Champions League four times, affirming its status as a leading club in African football. The CAF Champions League final between the two North African clubs, Al Ahly and Esperance Tunis, will be another occasion to celebrate African football. For north African clubs, it is another occasion to showcase their dominance over the African football leagues.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 18, 2024 12:39 UTC