Derby Fever Ignites Radès: Espérance vs Al Ahly Sells Out in CAF Clash

Ticket frenzy and match-day expectations

Next Sunday promises a major moment in Radès as tickets for the CAF Champions League quarterfinal first leg between Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Al Ahly sold out within hours after going on sale on Monday, according to Tunisian media on Tuesday.

The showdown is scheduled for Sunday evening and is expected to draw more than 35,000 spectators, most of them annual subscribers, in line with the capacity approved by security authorities at the Radès stadium.

Training, access, and fan engagement

Espérance’s management announced on their official Facebook page that open trainings will be held for fans on Wednesday and Friday as an exceptional measure, while other training sessions will remain confidential in anticipation of the match.

Meanwhile, talk and buzz around the controversy continues in both clubs as supporters react to developments ahead of the clash. Some outlets highlight the rising frustration among Al Ahly’s camp as the date approaches.

(Read also) Read also: how fans and pundits are reacting to the derby buildup.

Punchline 1: If tickets sold out this fast, imagine the snacks—they vanish at kickoff faster than a referee’s whistle.

Punchline 2: My GPS says “Take me to Radès,” but every route there's a detour: it’s a football derby, not a traffic jam test.