Al Ahly, on the other hand, are sweating over the fitness of Hussein Al-Shahat. The game between Esperance and Al Ahly will be played closed doors. Al Ahly assistant coach Samy Komsan"All players are fully prepared for the Esperance match," Komsan said ahead of their first-leg clash with Esperance. HEAD TO HEAD statsEsperance and Al Ahly have met 18 times in CAF competitions since 2007. Al Ahly have the upper hand having recorded 10 wins compared to Esperance's four victories while four games ended in a draw.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 11, 2023 18:00 UTC