Champions League – Al Khali Bangoura: “Etoile will spare no expense to win in Sousse”

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Étoile du Sahel vs. Al Ahly: Semi-Final First Leg Preview

Étoile Sportive du Sahel and Al Ahly of Cairo are no strangers to each other, having clashed eight times since 1997. This Sunday, the two sides meet at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse for the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final. Étoile du Sahel knows that securing a strong result at home is essential if they hope to reach the final.

Midfielder Aymen Trabelsi highlighted the responsibility on the players’ shoulders:

“All the players are aware of their responsibility and determined to achieve a positive result that lives up to the expectations of the fans,” he said, emphasizing the importance of the supporters’ presence.

Trabelsi also referenced Étoile’s triumph over Al Ahly in 2007, noting that the current squad shares many young players from that successful generation:

“We have no choice but to achieve a good result before the second leg. We hope to repeat the performance of 2007, especially since the core of the current team is made up of the same young players as that generation.”

Guinean attacking midfielder Al Khali Bangoura stressed the importance of concentration and efficiency:

“Étoile will spare no effort to win in Sousse in front of their home crowd, provided they remain focused and convert the opportunities created. This will allow us to approach the second leg with serenity.”

The first leg of the semi-final will be officiated by Gabonese referee Eric Arnaud Otogo-Castane, adding another layer of experience to this highly anticipated clash.