Injury Blow Clouds Esperance's CAF Semi-Final Bid
Esperance Sportive de Tunis faces a tough test just days before the CAF Champions League semi-final first leg with Mamelodi Sundowns. The club confirmed a calf injury for Algerian star Kseila Bouaaliya, potentially ruling him out of the tie. The first leg will be played at Rades, with the return in Pretoria on April 18. Esperance aim to reach the final for the first time since 2024 and reclaim the title last won in 2019. Additional concerns involve Shihab Al-Jabali's back and ankle injuries, complicating the coach's plans.