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CAF Champions League: Swehly beat Espérance 1-0 in Misrata

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CAF Champions League: Swehly beat Espérance 1-0 in Misrata

Swehly SC beat Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 in Misrata, thanks to a penalty converted by Ayoub Ayed in the 63rd minute. The Libyan club will defend its lead in the second leg, scheduled for 24 October in Radès, according to Africatopsports.

Libyan club Swehly SC beat Espérance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 in Misrata on Sunday in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League, Africatopsports reports. Ayoub Ayed scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute.

Swehly will take a one-goal lead into the second leg. Espérance will need a home win to continue in the competition. The return match is scheduled for 17:00 on 24 October at the Hamadi-Agrebi Stadium in Radès.

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