CAF Champions League: date, time and history of the Sundowns – Espérance de Tunis clash

Africa 17 April 2026 at 05:21

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

18.04.26 FT CAF Champions League

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As part of the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will host their Tunisian counterparts, Espérance de Tunis.

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Date and time of the Sundowns – Espérance de Tunis match

This second act of the African classic is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, kicking off at 13:00 GMT.

Where to watch the Sundowns – Espérance de Tunis match?

This high-stakes showdown will be broadcast on the following channels: beIN Sports, Azam Sports, Super Sports, Canal +...

Head-to-head record

Espérance leads the head-to-head record with 4 wins, compared to 3 for the South Africans, while 4 other encounters have ended in a draw.

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