Official Lineups: Sundowns Host Esperance in Champions League Semifinal Clash

Football fans are set for a thrilling encounter as Mamelodi Sundowns face Esperance in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal, with both teams announcing their official starting lineups

  Sat , April 18 2026 / 03:03 PM Updated At: 2026-04-18 15:03:20

التشكيل الرسمي لمباراة صن داونز ضد الترجي في دوري أبطال أفريقيا

Attention turns tonight to a decisive showdown between South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal.

Sundowns enter the match with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, while Esperance aim to overturn the deficit and secure a place in the final after a strong run in the competition.

Sundowns Lineup

Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams
Defenders: Devin Lunga – Keno Kupidou – Ndamane – Khuliso Mudau
Midfielders: Jayden Adams – Teboho Mokoena – Thapelo Morena
Forwards: Brian Louw – Arthur Sales – Matthews

Esperance Lineup

Goalkeeper: Bechir Ben Said
Defenders: Ibrahima Keita – Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida – Hamza Jelassi – Mohamed Amine Tougai
Midfielders: Houssem Tka – Onuche Ogbelu – Abderrahmane Konate
Forwards: Jack Diarra – Kayss Bualia – Yan Sasse

A tense battle awaits as Sundowns look to protect their advantage, while Esperance chase a dramatic comeback and a place in the final.

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