Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis have rejected their away ticket allocation for the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie against Libya’s Al-Swehly, citing concerns over stadium capacity and access for travelling supporters.
The match is scheduled for 18 October in Libya, but the ticket dispute has raised questions about arrangements for Espérance fans hoping to attend the continental fixture.
The Tunisian club said the available allocation would not adequately accommodate its travelling supporters, prompting its decision to reject the tickets.
Espérance also issued a warning to fans considering travelling to Libya independently, stressing that anyone who chooses to do so would be acting at their own risk.
The club’s position highlights the logistical challenges surrounding away support in African club competitions, where stadium capacity and limited ticket allocations can become contentious issues ahead of high-profile matches.
For Espérance, the concern centres on ensuring that their supporters have fair access to the fixture rather than travelling without certainty over admission.
The club’s warning also places the responsibility on supporters to consider the potential risks before making independent travel arrangements.
Details of the number of tickets offered, the stadium’s capacity and whether further discussions could lead to revised arrangements have not been provided in the available information.
The first leg remains an important fixture for both sides as they seek an advantage in the tie, with the return match scheduled to take place in Tunisia.
Espérance will hope to secure a favourable result in Libya before returning home, where they can count on the backing of their supporters.
