Al-Ahly of Egypt, the champion of last season, and Esperance of Tunisia qualified for the final of the African Champions League, with the first defeating its host, Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 3-0, and the second defeating its host, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, 1-0, on Friday in the second leg of the semi-final.
After Al-Ahly tied without goals in the first leg away from home and Esperance won in its stadium 1-0, the final will be with a pure Arab flavor for the third season in a row, with the Egyptian team seeking to strengthen its record with the twelfth title.
On the other hand, he will compete in the ninth African final in its history, hoping to win the fifth and first coronation in five years.
Esperance also qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup in its new format as the third representative of African football after Al-Ahly and Moroccan Wydad.
The two final round matches will be held on May 18 at Esperance, first leg, and May 25 at Al-Ahly, back.
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