This Sunday, February 8, 2026, Espérance Sportive de Tunis (EST) Faces Stade Malien at the 26 Mars Stadium in Bamako
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 PM, under the direction of Algerian referee Mustapha Ghrabal, as part of the fifth day of the group stage of the African Champions League. In this tight group, every point is crucial: Stade Malien leads with 8 points, while Espérance and Petro Atlético each have 6 points, and Simba SC trails with 2 points. This match is decisive for qualification for the quarterfinals and promises an intense confrontation on the field.
Probable Composition of Espérance
For this away game, the Espérance coach could line up the following formation:
- Bachir Ben Said
- Mohamed Drager
- Yassine Meriah
- Hamza Jelassi
- Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida
- Agboulou
- Houssam Teka
- Moez Hajj Ali
- Ksila Boualia
- Aboubacar Diakite
- Jack Diarra
This composition reflects a balance between solid defense and offensive power, as Espérance seeks to catch up with the Malian leader and consolidate its position among the group's favorites.
A Crucial Match
With this encounter, the two clubs are approaching the direct elimination phase, and Tunisian supporters are expecting an intense match where combativeness and strategy will make the difference. Read also: Champions League - Group Stage - 5th Day: Stade Malien-EST: Points Count Double…
