Live Stream: Esperance de Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns – CAF Champions League Semi-Final Lineups & Preview

Q: What was the result of the first leg between Esperance and Sundowns?

Mamelodi Sundowns won the first leg in Tunis 1-0 thanks to a goal by Brayan León, giving the South African side a crucial away advantage.

Q: Where can I watch the live stream of the match?

The match is broadcasted live and exclusively on beIN Sports 3 HD for viewers in the MENA region.

The African football landscape is set for a historic showdown this Saturday, April 18, 2026, as Esperance Sportive de Tunis travels to Pretoria to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals. Following a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory for the Tunisians in the first leg at Radis, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

For Esperance, often referred to as “The Blood and Gold,” the mission is clear: defend their slim advantage and exploit spaces on the counter-attack to silence the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. On the other hand, the South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns, known for their “tiki-taka” style, will be desperate to overturn the deficit and secure a spot in their second consecutive final.

Esperance de Tunis Predicted Lineup:

Coach’s tactical approach is expected to be pragmatic. The likely starting XI features:

Goalkeeper: Bechir Ben Said.
Defense: Ibrahim Keita, Hamza Jelassi, Mohamed Amine Tougai, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida.
Midfield: Onuche Ogbelu, Houssem Tka, Abdramane Konaté.
Attack: Jack Diarra, Kouceila Boualia, Florian Danho.

Mamelodi Sundowns Expected XI:

The “Brazilians” will miss the services of Grant Kekana and Aubrey Modiba due to suspension, putting more pressure on Ronwen Williams and Teboho Mokoena to lead the comeback.

Kick-off Time and Broadcasting:

The match is scheduled to start at 13:00 GMT (15:00 Tunisian Time). Fans across the Middle East and North Africa can watch the live broadcast on beIN Sports 3 HD, the exclusive rights holder for the competition.

What was the result of the first leg between Esperance and Sundowns?

Mamelodi Sundowns won the first leg in Tunis 1-0 thanks to a goal by Brayan León, giving the South African side a crucial away advantage.

What does Esperance de Tunis need to qualify for the final?

To advance, Esperance must win by a two-goal margin (e.g., 2-0) or any win with a score like 2-1 or 3-2 to benefit from the away goals rule. A 1-0 win for Esperance would lead the match to a penalty shootout.

Where can I watch the live stream of the match?

The match is broadcasted live and exclusively on beIN Sports 3 HD for viewers in the MENA region.