All Ahly’s players have tested negative for COVID-19 after undergoing PCR tests ahead of the game against Tunisian side Esperance in the African Champions League semifinals, the club’s doctor announced.

The Cairo giants will fly to Tunisia on Tuesday to start preparations for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Saturday.

Ahly are scheduled to face Tunisian-side Esperance in the first leg of the African Champions League semifinals on 19 June, with the second leg set to be played on 26 June.

“The game against Esperance will be difficult, as they are a big team with a special coach, but Ahly are always ready for the big games,” Mosimane was quoted as saying on Ahly TV channel.

African Champions League title holders Ahly are bidding to claim their 10th Champions League title.

“I told the players that they have a big chance to make history with the team, and we are working to achieve our targets,” said Mosimane.

The Red Devils booked their place in the CAF Champions League semifinals after beating Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 3-1 on aggregate, while Esperance of Tunisia made it to the semis after beating Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria 3-2 after penalty kicks.

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