The climactic second leg Final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is poised to make history as Al Ahly and Espérance Sportive de Tunis face off in the scintillating encounter scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, 25 May 2024.
This thrilling finale between two of Africa’s esteemed clubs has generated an extraordinary level of excitement and fervor among football fans across the globe.
The highly anticipated match will kick off at 20:00 local time in Cairo (17:00 GMT), providing the perfect stage for these two football powerhouses to showcase their skills and battle for glory.
The tremendous demand for tickets resulted in a sold-out stadium within the remarkably short span of just two hours, underscoring the immense popularity and growing global interest in African Club Football.
To ensure the safety and security of all attendees, CAF, in collaboration with the host club Al Ahly, has gone the extra mile to strengthen safety measures within and around the Cairo International Stadium.
As a testament to the truly global appeal of African football, the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final will reach audiences in over 90 countries worldwide.
Fans from Sub-Saharan Africa, the MENA region, Europe, America, and the South Pacific are eagerly awaiting the chance to witness this pulsating clash.
Thanks to the comprehensive coverage provided by CAF’s esteemed broadcasting partners, including beIN Sport, Canal+, and New World TV, viewers will have the opportunity to enjoy the Final in their preferred language.
Moreover, a host of free-to-air broadcasters across Africa, such as SABC, Azam Media, and AfroSport, will ensure widespread access to the historic encounter.
Al Ahly enters the Final with a remarkable unbeaten streak in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, having gone 19 matches without tasting defeat.
Their defensive solidity has been a key factor in their success, as they have kept an astounding 16 clean sheets and conceded a mere three goals during this run.
The resolute performances of their backline have played an integral role in their journey to the Final.Espérance Sportive de Tunis, on the other hand, has displayed exceptional defensive prowess in the knockout stages of the competition.
The club remains unbeaten in their last five knockout matches, not failing to concede a single goal during this time.
This defensive resilience has not been seen since October 2012 when they accomplished the feat of keeping six consecutive clean sheets in such matches.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis will be seeking to replicate this elegance in the Final as they aim to secure their first title since 2019.
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final holds immense significance for both Al Ahly and Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
For Al Ahly, a victory would mark their 11th triumph in the competition, further cementing their status as one of Africa’s most successful clubs.
On the other hand, a victory for Espérance Sportive de Tunis would secure Tunisia their fifth title in the tournament, solidifying their position as one of the competition’s powerhouses.
