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Esperance Confirms Al Ahly Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg in Cairo to Be Played Without Fans

Esperance Confirms Al Ahly Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg in Cairo to Be Played Without Fans

T.E (Elbotola)
05 March 2026at11:33

Tunisian club Esperance announced on Thursday that the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final match against Egyptian club Al Ahly will be played without spectators, confirming a previous report by "El Botola" days ago.

Esperance's statement read: "Esperance Sportive de Tunis informs its esteemed fans that the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-final, which will see our team face Egyptian club Al Ahly, scheduled for March 21 at Cairo International Stadium, will be held without the presence of spectators."

The statement added: "This decision follows a ruling issued by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which stipulated that the match be played without fan attendance."

CAF's Disciplinary Committee made the decision to play the match behind closed doors following unfortunate incidents that occurred during a previous encounter between Egyptian club Al Ahly and AS FAR at Cairo International Stadium.

What is the latest update on the Esperance vs. Al Ahly CAF Champions League quarter-final?

Tunisian club Esperance announced the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final against Al Ahly in Cairo will proceed without spectators. This confirmation came on Thursday, regarding the match scheduled for March 21 at Cairo International Stadium.

Why will the CAF Champions League match between Esperance and Al Ahly be played without fans?

The decision to play the match behind closed doors stems from a ruling by the Confederation of African Football's Disciplinary Committee. This ruling followed unfortunate incidents during a previous encounter involving Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium.

How might CAF's disciplinary ruling impact future Champions League matches?

CAF's decision to enforce a fan ban for the Esperance vs. Al Ahly match highlights the confederation's strict stance on stadium incidents. It signals a strong deterrent against future crowd disturbances, emphasizing the importance of maintaining order during games.
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