Espérance Sportive de Tunis qualified for the group stage of the CAF Champions League by eliminating Libya's Al Swehly on Saturday night at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès.
After winning the second leg 1-0, Espérance triumphed in the penalty shootout on Saturday, October 24, at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès.
Having lost the first leg 0-1 in Misrata, the Blood and Gold quickly equalized in the 9th minute with a goal from Imed Faraj. However, despite dominating the match and creating several chances, Espérance failed to score the crucial second goal during regular time.
With the aggregate score tied at 1-1 after both matches, the qualification was decided by a penalty shootout. Espérance goalkeeper Béchir Ben Saïd stood out by saving two opposing attempts, propelling the Tunisian club to the next round.
Espérance de Tunis thus secured its place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League.
