Tunisian giants ES Tunis (Esperance de Tunis) will face Libya’s Al Sweihely SC today in a crucial second-leg clash of the CAF Champions League second round.

The match comes after a surprising first-leg result that put the Libyan side in the driving seat.

Match Information

• Competition: CAF Champions League – Preliminary Rounds – Second Round – Second Leg
• Match: ES Tunis vs Al Sweihely
• First Leg Result: Al Sweihely (1-0) ES Tunis
• Stadium: Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium, Rades
• Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)
• Kick-off Time: 19:00 Tunisia / Libya Time

What Time is ES Tunis vs Al Sweihely?

The match will kick off at 19:00 local time. Here is the kick-off time in different regions:

• 19:00 – Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco
• 20:00 – Libya, Egypt, Libya
• 21:00 – Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait
• 18:00 GMT

A live countdown timer shows just over 1 hour remaining for the kick-off.

Where to Watch ES Tunis vs Al Sweihely – TV Channel

The match will be broadcast live and free on El Wataniya 1 (Al Wataniya 1), the Tunisian National Channel. The channel is available on Nilesat and is the official broadcaster for Esperance home games in the preliminary rounds.

So far, no other channel has announced the broadcast, including beIN Sports.

Stadium and Referee

The game will be played at the Hammadi Agrebi Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium in Tunisia with a capacity of over 60,000 fans. A large attendance is expected to support ES Tunis.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate the match. Jayed is one of Africa’s most experienced referees.

What Does ES Tunis Need to Qualify?

After losing 1-0 in the first leg in Libya, ES Tunis needs to win by at least 2 goals to qualify directly for the next round.

If ES Tunis wins 1-0, the tie will go to a penalty shootout, as there is no away-goal rule. Any draw or win for Al Sweihely will see the Libyan club qualify for a historic achievement and eliminate Esperance early.

Match Preview

ES Tunis, four-time African champions, are under huge pressure. Losing to Sweihely was a major upset, and the fans in Rades will demand a strong reaction.

On the other hand, Al Sweihely comes into the game with high confidence. The team, known as Sweihel Sports Club, is looking to defend its lead and make history by reaching the group stage.

Expect an intense and physical game with Esperance attacking from the first minute.

Stay tuned to El Korashof for live updates, lineup, and result of ES Tunis vs Al Sweihely.