CAF Confederation Cup: ES Zarzis name starting XI for Real Bamako tie

ES Zarzis have confirmed their starting line-up for Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first-leg match against AS Real de Bamako.

The Tunisian side host the Malian club at Stade Taieb Mhiri in Sfax on 17 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:30 GMT.

Returning to continental competition, ES Zarzis will be aiming to establish an advantage at home before the second leg in Bamako. They face an AS Real de Bamako side known for its experience of African football and determined to take a positive result back to Mali.

ES Zarzis’ official line-up is:

Seif Charfi; Samba Diouf, Amjed Rjili, Hazem Mounadi, Jassem Ben Kileni, David, Yassine Kesseh, Hamouda Jertila, Rayen Smaali, Kippa Sowe, Hamdi Abidi.

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