Ahly hope history repeats itself in Tunisia

AFP, JOHANNESBURG: Al Ahly of Egypt coach Hossam El Badry hopes history repeats itself when they face hosts Esperance of Tunisia Saturday in a mega CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg.

El Badry was in charge of the Cairo “Red Devils” when they shocked the Tunis “Blood and Gold” 2-1 in Tunisia after a drawn first leg to win the 2012 final.

Last weekend, Ahly led and trailed Esperance before recent Moroccan recruit Walid Azarou equalised to leave the tie delicately balanced at 2-2 on aggregate.

While the odds have shortened on an overall Esperance victory, El Badry was optimistic ahead of what is being labelled "the final before the final" given the status of the clubs.

Ahly are the most successful club in CAF competitions with 19 titles and Esperance have won five.

“Nothing has been decided,” stressed El Badry. “Our approach must be balanced.

Ahly hope history repeats itself in Tunisia

AFP, JOHANNESBURG: Al Ahly of Egypt coach Hossam El Badry hopes history repeats itself when they face hosts Esperance of Tunisia Saturday in a mega CAF Champions League quarter-final second leg. El Badry was in charge of the Cairo Red Devils when they shocked the Tunis Blood and Gold 2-1 in Tunisia after a drawn first leg to win the 2012 final. Last weekend, Ahly led and trailed Esperance before recent Moroccan recruit Walid Azarou equalised to leave the tie delicately balanced at 2-2 on aggregate. While the odds have shortened on an overall Esperance victory, El Badry was optimistic ahead of what is being labelled the final before the final given the status of the clubs. Ahly are the most successful club in CAF competitions with 19 titles and Esperance have won five. Nothing has been decided, stressed El Badry. Our approach must be balanced.