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Al Ahly and Esperance clash in the CAF Champions League final, spotlighting the contrasting coaching philosophies and tactical prowess of their leaders.
Africa's footballing giants Al Ahly and Esperance de Tunis are gearing up for a monumental clash in the CAF Champions League final.
The spotlight is firmly on the contrasting coaching philosophies of Marcel Koller and Miguel Azevedo Cardoso, who are set to lead their teams into battle.
Koller, the experienced Swiss tactician, has masterminded Al Ahly's quest for a record-extending 12th continental crown. With an impressive unbeaten streak of 12 matches this season, the reigning champions are brimming with confidence.
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Their imperious form extends to 20 games without defeat in the CAF Champions League, with their last loss dating back to March last year against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Koller's personal record in the competition is equally formidable. Since his appointment in September 2022, he has overseen 27 matches, securing 18 wins, seven draws, and suffering only two defeats, both in the group stage.
Notably, he guided Al Ahly to a semi-final victory over Esperance last season, winning both legs.
If Al Ahly emerges victorious in the two-legged tie, Koller will secure his second continental title, and the team will lift the trophy back-to-back for the fourth time in the competition's history.
With his existing titles, including one Egyptian League, three Egyptian Super Cups, and two Egyptian Cups, Koller is on the verge of joining an elite group of coaches who have won the competition twice.
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On the opposing dugout, Esperance's Miguel Azevedo Cardoso faces a daunting task in his pursuit of a fifth CAF Champions League title for the Tunisian giants.
Appointed in January 2024, the Portuguese coach is seeking revenge for Esperance's back-to-back semi-final defeats to Al Ahly last season.
In his first African coaching stint, Cardoso has made a significant impact at Esperance, with nine wins, three draws, and two losses in 14 matches across all competitions.
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Notably, he remains unbeaten in the CAF Champions League, with five wins and a draw in six matches, keeping clean sheets in all of them.
Esperance's impressive semi-final victories over Mamelodi Sundowns showcase their determination to dethrone the reigning champions.
If Cardoso leads Esperance to the title, he will secure his first major trophy, having not won any at his previous clubs.
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The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between two top teams, each led by coaches with distinct philosophies and approaches.
Koller's Al Ahly juggernaut, characterized by discipline, tactical flexibility, and a relentless winning mentality, will face Cardoso's ambitious Esperance, a team driven by a desire for revenge and a thirst for glory.
The final promises not only to be a clash of two African football powerhouses but also a battle of wits between two astute tacticians.
Additional information: CAFOnline
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