ES Tunis and Stade Malien secure Group Stage spots

Sunday afternoon brought decisive victories for ES Tunis and Stade Malien, both sealing their places in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stages after impressive performances in their second-leg fixtures.

In Rades, Espérance Sportive de Tunis (ES Tunis) showcased their continental pedigree with a commanding 3-0 home victory, completing a 4-0 aggregate win over Rahimo FC.

 Having already earned a narrow 1-0 first-leg win away, the four-time African champions were clinical in front of goal and resolute in defense, ensuring a smooth passage into the next round.

Meanwhile, in Bamako, Stade Malien continued their remarkable run by dispatching FC Nouadhibou with a solid 2-0 win at home. After holding the Mauritanian champions to a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Malian giants made no mistake in the return fixture, delivering a composed and disciplined performance to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

With these results, both ES Tunis and Stade Malien have booked their tickets to the group stages, where they will join the continent’s top clubs in the battle for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League glory.

The competition is expected to intensify as the remaining spots are confirmed and teams prepare for the next phase.

The group stage draw is scheduled to take place on Monday, 2 January, at the SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, South Africa, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in Africa’s premier club competition.