CAF Imposes Financial Penalty on Espérance Sportive de Tunis
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a financial penalty on Espérance Sportive de Tunis (EST) following the ignition of flares by some supporters during the first leg of the 2nd preliminary round of the African Champions League in Ouagadougou, the club announced in an official statement.
Call to Order for Supporters
To avoid repetition of such disciplinary sanctions and protect the club's interests in the competition, Espérance has called on its supporters to adopt civilized behavior during the opening group stage match against Stade Malien, scheduled to take place at the Radès stadium.
Importance of Sportsmanship and Fair Play
The club emphasizes the importance of respecting the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play, specifying that any ignition of flares or throwing of projectiles is prohibited in order not to compromise the team's performance in the competition.
Confidence in Loyal Supporters
Finally, Espérance reaffirms its confidence in its loyal supporters, recalling that encouragement in respect of the sport contributes directly to the team's success on the continental stage.
