AFP, JOHANNESBURG: Having slayed one Tunisian giant, Al Ahly of Egypt tackle another this weekend in pursuit of a record-extending ninth CAF Champions League title.
The Cairo club shocked Esperance in Tunis last weekend, coming from behind to triumph 2-1 through goals from Tunisian Ali Maaloul and Nigerian Junior Ajayi.
Esperance had assumed the role of favourites after forcing a 2-2 first-leg away draw in the mega quarter-final.
Now, 2007 champions Etoile Sahel hope to succeed where Esperance failed, and enjoy semi-final home advantage first at Stade Olympique in Mediterranean resort Sousse.
The clubs have clashed twice in Champions League finals with Ahly winning 3-0 overall in 2005 and Sahel turning the tables two years later with a stunning 3-1 success.
This century, Ahly have never gone four years without lifting the Champions League trophy that symbolises African club supremacy.
With the last of eight titles won in 2013, the "Red Devils" are under pressure from supporters to go all the way this season.
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