[CL 2014 - 1/16 finale aller] GMFC - EST: 2-3 ; samedi 01 Mars 2014

EST supporter · 27-02-2014 00:11

Afful a enfreint la loi. Soit il a agi seul, soit il a été mal conseillé. Heureusement qu'il a été autorisé à poursuivre le voyage, mais certainement sans les milliers d'euros et de dollars. J'espère que cette mésaventure n'affectera pas son rendement samedi prochain.

Imed Romanista · 27-02-2014 00:16

Vraiment déplorable cette affaire.

isen · 27-02-2014 09:31

Il suffit juste de dire à la douane qu'il a une telle somme d'argent. C'est une obligation quand la somme dépasse 10000 TND.
Sinon, c pas bien grave cette affaire.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 09:37

Dawo: Gor Mahia must aim for clean sheet

Courtesy of goal.com

The retired striker, who helped Gor Mahia to their first ever continental trophy, insists they must not concede if they hope to eliminate Esperance of Tunisia

Peter Dawo, the hero, who steered Gor Mahia to their first ever continental trophy – Nelson Mandela Cup – in 1987, believes K'ogalo have a daunting task when they take on Esperance of Tunisia in the first round of Caf Champions League on Saturday.

Gor Mahia beat the North African side during the final in 1987 with Dawo scoring in both home and away legs, scoring in the 1-1 away win, with the 90th minute equalizer being the only goal he scored with his foot, from 25 yards out.

But the former striker says it will be a different ball game altogether because Gor Mahia has many new players, who are yet to gel in together. "I watched them play Sofapaka in the Kenya Power Charity Cup early February and I was not convinced by their team work.

"They have many new players and that means their integration is yet to fully take shape. If they had almost the same team they had last season, then they would have been better." Dawo told Goal.

"I believe it will be difficult for them because I am not very sure that their preparations were the best. North African teams invest well in their preparations."

Dawo insists Gor Mahia should be wary of the Tunisians' physique, speed and intelligence. "Tunisian players are very fast; they are intelligent and are physically strong. Gor Mahia should not play soft and they should go hard at them. Getting a good result at home, especially keeping a clean sheet, will be a great plus to their ambitions to qualify.

"Playing away is very tough. Though in our times they never treated us badly (though we carried our own food), we experienced very bizarre officiating and they should expect that as well going to Tunis for the return leg.

"During our times, we only played for passion and got results out of that. But now, these players are promised good sums of money for winning and scoring goals. I believe it will give them the extra urge to work harder and it will be in their favor."

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 09:41

EFFECTIF GOR MAHIA

1 Joel Bataro Gardien de but    12 Joseph Wanyonyi Milieu de terrain
1    Jerim Onyango Gardien de but 21 Rama Salim Milieu de terrain
16 Ivo Mapunda Gardien de but -    Geoffrey Baba Kizito Milieu de terrain
2 David Otieno Défenseur -    Collins Okoth Milieu de terrain
3 Christopher Wekesa Défenseur -    Timonah Wanyonyi Milieu de terrain
4 Donald Mosoti Défenseur    8 Dan Sserunkuma Attaquant
5 Musa Mohammed Défenseur    9 Edwin Lavatsa Attaquant
15 David Owino Défenseur    13 Antony Gathu Attaquant
19 Solomon Nasio Défenseur    14 Kevin Omondi Attaquant
24 Israel Emuge Défenseur    17 Abbey Natty Attaquant
29 Haron Shakava Défenseur 20 Joseph NJUGUNA Attaquant
- Godfrey Walusimbi Défenseur 22 Eric OCHIENG Attaquant
6 Antony Akumu Milieu de terrain - P. Oboya Attaquant
7 Shaban Kenga Milieu de terrain -    Jared Obwage Attaquant
11 Innocent Mutiso Milieu de t

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 09:47

Ogolla: Another shocker awaits Esperance

FUTAA.COM

Gor Mahia's assistant coach Bobby Ogolla is confident that the team will win their weekend match against Tunisian giants Esperance in the CAF Champions League match just as they did 27 years ago.

Speaking to the club's site ahead of the Saturday match, the coach insisted that the club has the capacity to repeat the feat despite carrying the underdogs tag against their opponents.

Ready for them

-We are meeting Esperance in the same way we did in 1987. We were the underdogs then but we made history and we can shock them again as underdogs, he said.

Ogola, who was part of the larger squad that faced the Tunisians then says that the team is well prepared and will have an opportunity to prove a point in the match.

Esperance will leave Tunisia on Wednesday and are expected in Nairobi on Thursday

Dernière modification par BenM'radMachouche (27-02-2014 09:50)

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 09:51

Gor Mahia lines up replacement for locked out Owino

FUTAA.COM

Gor Mahia will miss the services of defender David Owino for the weekend match against Tunisian side Esperance after receiving a red card in their return leg preliminary stage match against US Bitam.

The club had expressed concern over the level of officiating but has confirmed through its website that it will replace the defender and focus its energies on future matches in the competition.

Confirmed

-It's sad Owino will not be available for the game. We were not happy about the red card but we have to do without him. We will not spend all the time making noise about the officiating in Bitam; that is behind us. Our focus is now on the weekend match, said coach Bobby Williamson.

Ugandan defender Israel Emuge and Kevin Oluoch have been confirmed as the most likely candidates to fill in the slot for the match that is key for Gor Mahia's progress.

Qualification

K'ogalo proceeded to secure a place in round one of the competition despite the red card and an injury on keeper Jerim Onyango bringing to life their chances of making it past this stage as well.

Esperance are however no pushovers owing to their experience at the international stage.

UltraSlan · 27-02-2014 09:54

J'en ai marre du manque de professionnalisme de nos joueurs
@Hamdi Meddeb continue à dormir

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 11:25

Méfiance, Patience et Confiance

Après une lecture attentive des déclarations de Bobby Williamson, son adjoint et de l'avis général à Nairobi, Gor Mahia opterait à priori et sous toute vraisemblance pour une stratégie défensive, et de surnombre au milieu afin d'éviter d'encaisser le fatidique but qui condamnerait quasiment toute chance de qualification.

A en juger par le score étriqué de l'étape précédente, et l'égalité parfaite avec le modeste gabonais de l'US Bitam, chacun l'ayant emporté par le plus petit des scores à domicile (1-0), les Keneyans ne doivent leur qualification qu'à la traditionnelle session de tirs aux buts ( 1-3 ). Ce ne sont donc pas des partisans de l'attaque à outrance.

Je n'ai aucune idée sur l'état et la qualité de la pelouse du Nyayo National Stadium, mais notre équipe a l'expérience requise des terrains impraticables à l'extérieur et adaptera son jeu à toutes circonstances. Je pense toutefois que Krol ayant tous ces éléments en tête, ne ferait pas autrement qu'avec n'importe quelle autre équipe de notre Ligue 1. Je présume qu'il reconduirait son onze type avec les éléments ayant eu le plus d'expérience dans les joutes africaines, et comptera sur les hommes les plus frais et les plus en forme: Ce sera donc, les quatre défenseurs habituels, avec une assise expérimentée de deux hommes au milieu, et trois attaquants devant le régisseur attitré Darragi.

Je me risquerais, sous réserve de pépin de dernier moment, à cette probable composition avec: BenChrifia, Derbeli, Dhaouadi, BenMansour et Chammam en défense. Regued et Mouelhi pour le milieu et le relais, Darragi à la baguette, devant Afful, Akaichi ou Mhadhebi sur les couloirs et Ndjeng en pointe.

Je présume qu'après le round d'observation habituel, les locaux tenteront de hausser le ton et d'essayer de s'approcher le plus possible des buts de BenChrifia et tenter de marquer tôt dans la partie. Je pense que l'EST fera le dos rond dans un premier temps, et attendra le meilleur moment pour placer des contres, après le temps nécessaire de repérage et détection des points faibles en défense kenyane.

Ce sera une partie d'échecs, où l'expérience et le savoir faire du stratège Darragi, et les appels dans le dos de la ligne défensive forcément avancée des locaux qui vont peut être sceller le sort de ce match. Sachant surtout qu'ils seront privés des services de leur axial titulaire David Owino, suspendu pour ce match.

Bonne chance aux nôtres et gageons que cette entrée en matière pour la quatrième édition successive sera couronnée de succès, car il ne saurait en être autrement.

tarajjidawla · 27-02-2014 12:09

L'histoire de Afful est grave et les sanctions financieres seront trés importantes malgré qu'en tant que joueur étranger, il aurait pu déclarer son argent (prime ou autre) au services de la douane et à la banque centrale et il aurait pu faire sortir son argent aprés sans problémes.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 12:33

tarajjidawla a écrit :

L'histoire de Afful est grave et les sanctions financieres seront trés importantes malgré qu'en tant que joueur étranger, il aurait pu déclarer son argent (prime ou autre) au services de la douane et à la banque centrale et il aurait pu faire sortir son argent aprés sans problémes.

c'est une affaire privé d'un joueur certes important, mais ça reste son affaire et celle de la délégation diplomatique de son pays. Ca ne touche en rien la vie du club, ou ses dirigeants.

il en va de même concernant les trois joueurs récemment interpellés pour une affaire de moeurs. Ca les conerne eux au premier chef, et personne d'autre. Le club n'est pas connu pour organiser des parties fines..

Tous ces faits divers sont de l'ordre de la sphère privée, l'annoncer est une chose, en discuter ou gloser autour est une faute de goût et de droit.

Et au demeurant, tous ces faits ne sont pas si exceptionnels dans un pays qui bat tous les records de corruption et du blanchiment d'argent. C'est tellement hypocrite de passer sous silence les attachés case pleins de dollars qui voyagent entre Doha-ParisOrly-Tunis... Les frasques quotidiennes d'une classe politique pourrie jusqu'à la moelle couplée d'une oligarchie d'affairistes corrompue et corruptrice !! les histoires de malles, de parties fines dans des hôtels de luxe payées par les ministères et l'argent du contribuable...
Mais nul besoin de savoir que les gros matous et leurs crimes passent toujours au travers, et ce sont toujours les petits lampistes qui au final payent les petites notes, pour des délits insignifiants et mineurs

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 16:53

Match Ticket update: Gor Mahia vs Esperance.

Match tickets for Saturday's CAF Champions League match against Esperance de Tunis will go on sale starting Friday morning.

The club has adopted a hybrid system that will see both DTB and Wells Fargo Security firm appointed as official ticket vendors as confirmed by Secretary General Chris Omondi.

The following Diamond Trust Bank branches and approved agents will commence ticket sale on Friday morning:

DTB branches - Nation Centre (Western Union Centre), Ronald Ngala Branch, Wabera Street Branch, T-Mall Branch Langata.

DTB approved agents - Ngao Credit Limited- Moi Avenue opposite Ibrahims Supermarket, Donholm Pharmacy next to Equity Bank, Kenon Hardware Agencies- opposite City Stadium, Ansell at the Old OTC next to Jack n Jill Super Market, JKS Comms at Uchumi Jogoo Road, Chapacom Buruburu and Jimad at Hurlingham.

Wells Fargo Security firm will however sell tickets on Saturday only at Kenya Cinema, City Stadium.

Tickets will retail at Ksh. 1,000 –V.I.P and Ksh. 200 – Terraces.

Fans are urged to buy their match tickets in advance.

Match will kick-off at 4.00pm.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 16:54

The team touched moments after 3pm from Doha aboard a Qatar Airways flight, bringing to an end a 36 hour flight from the Tunisian capital.

SO Gor Mahia

Dernière modification par BenM'radMachouche (27-02-2014 17:57)

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 16:57

Big talking Esperance arrive, promise fireworks

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Esperance de Tunis coach Ruud Krol says he will be content if his charges avoid defeat against Gor Mahia on Saturday.

"The weather in Nairobi seems perfect. My players are in good shape and ready for this tie. I have only watched Gor on YouTube, they have a good left back and central striker, so we will exercise some cautious play but still target a positive result," the dutch trainer, who won last year's Caf Confederation cup title with another Tunisian club CS Sfaxien told journalists moments after the team's arrival at the JKIA.

The team touched moments after 3pm from Doha aboard a Qatar Airways flight, bringing to an end a 36 hour flight from the Tunisian capital.

"We are tired but happy to be here, I am looking forward to the game but can't comment much about it because I have never seen them (Gor) play" Ghanian forward Harrison Afful, who is the only member of the playing squad who can communicate in English, added.

Among the star players in the traveling party are Tunisian international midfielders Iheb Msakni and Mejdi Traoui.

Others are fist choice Carthage Eagles goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia, attacking midfielder Ousamma Daragi, another Ghana international Emmanuel Atukwei and Cameroonian Yannick Djeng.

Talking points

The North African contingent's arrival was not without some talking points after the team's advance party that arrived in the country on Sunday, came up with some last minute expensive demands.

According Gor's deputy secretary general Amina Oketch, the officials requested for a C-class Mercedees Benz to be used by the Club President who was the head of delegation, a request that set back the Kenyan club by some Sh 15,000.

The team also politely declined to use a 44- seater bus availed because the air conditioner was not operational.

"It is a learning lesson for us as far as we are concerned and where we want to be, besides our visitors have promised to reciprocate when we travel there for the return leg and we have no reason to doubt them," Oketch insisted.

The team was received by Gor officials Oketch, John Pesa (Vice Chairman) and David Killo (Organizing secretary). The return leg clash is set to be played in Tunis in 8 days' time.

Dernière modification par BenM'radMachouche (27-02-2014 17:09)

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 17:02

Dawo calls for extra vigilance against Esperance

Published on 27 February 2014 Written by Website Team
Courtesy: The People

He used to score goals with his head, now Peter Dawo uses his head to tap new football talents in Manyatta Estate in Kisumu County where he grew up.

He is one person whom the fans of Tunisia football giants Esperance would never forget after he broke their hearts in 1987 by stunning them on the away goals rule to clinch the historic continental club trophy then known as the 'Mandela Cup' after two legs of thrilling football.

The two sides renew their rivalry at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday afternoon and Dawo, believes the current Esperance side could be tougher than the one Gor stunned 27 years ago.

"When we beat Esperance, it was not an easy achievement, the first leg was in Tunis and we played under very unfavourable conditions as the referee awarded them two penalties and we found ourselves trailing the home team 2-0 after 30 minutes," recalled Dawo, who now works at the refurbished Kisumu Municipal Stadium as a groundsman.

"However, Abbas Magongo pulled a goal back just before half-time and as the referee was about to blow the final whistle, David Ochieng sent a long cross from the wing which Anthony Ndolo headed down for me and I made no mistake from about 25 yards out. It was the only goal I scored with my leg in the entire competition.

"In the second leg held in Nairobi, the Tunisians again took the lead early in the match, but I levelled the scores with a header from Magongo's corner in the second half and we ended up winning on the away goals rule. It was the team's best achievement ever."

Dawo, who has been offered an air ticket by Sports Cabinet secretary Hassan Wario to travel and watch the repeat clash on Saturday, however, warned Gor players to be cautious of the current Esperance team and give their best to carry an advantage to the second leg in Tunis a week later.

"I predict a very tough match. During our days, we had a physical advantage over Esperance because they were not physically fit. Things have changed a lot now, the players are now very physically fit and on top of that, they are very intelligent, they also have a number of top players from other African countries," added Dawo.

"Gor too are a very good side at the moment and the morale in the team after they won their first two league matches is high. They must play as a team to beat Esperence. Individual talent will not help them in Saturday's match."

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 17:09

Gor's game plan: Kenyan champions to avoid conceding goal in first leg

Gor Mahia coach Bobby Williamson has said the team will avoid conceding at home when they take on Tunisian giants Esperance in Saturday's Champions League first round match at Nyayo National Stadium.

The team resumed training yesterday at Nairobi City Stadium after successfully picking three league points at the expense of Mathare United in a 1-0 win in Machakos.

Speaking after taking his team through the morning session, Williamson said: "It is a big match for us and the strategy will be to avoid conceding at home so that the return match is easier to navigate. It is always costly to concede at home because then you have to score more goals away, which is more difficult."

Gor Mahia have been boosted by the return of Patrick Oboya and Kevin Omondi from injury, something the coach says has increased competition for places.

"As a coach, it is delightful to see your players competing for starting places in the team and this is the situation we find ourselves in ahead of the match.

Technical options

"Oboya and Omondi are fully fit and their presence will give me and my technical bench options as we sit down to pick the starting line-up," he added.

The two players did not feature in the preliminary match where Gor Mahia eliminated US Bittam of Gabon. Oboya played some part in Sunday's 1-0 win against Mathare United in the KPL match at Machakos Municipal Stadium.

Gor Mahia captain and goalkeeper Jerim Onyango has in the meantime said the team is highly motivated to take on their opponents, especially after they bundled out their West African opponents in the preliminary round.

"The win over Bittam has given us a lot of confidence and now we believe in ourselves. We want to tell our fans to come up in large numbers and give us the home advantage. Their presence will make a big difference," he said.

Historical memories

Onyango said majority of the players look forward to featuring in the match, which has historical memories for most of them. "I was only three years old when Gor Mahia beat Esperance to win the Mandela Cup in 1987. A good number of players in the team were either too young or were not even born.

"This has given many of us the motivation to want to repeat that 1987 feat. A lot has changed since then, but we believe it can be done again," added the goalkeeper.

Onyango is, however, doubtful for Saturday's match after picking an injury during the league match at Machakos Stadium and did not train with the rest of the squad.

"The doctor has assessed my injury and is working hard to ensure I am fit for the match. I hope to resume training in the next two days or so and be there for selection," said Onyango.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 17:56

مباشرة مع الترجي الرياضي في كينيا
كان وصول الوفد الرسمي للترجي الرياضي اليوم إلى مطار نيروبي الدولي في حدود منتصف النهار ونصف بتوقيت تونس الثانية ونصف بتوقيت كينيا بعد خمس ساعات جوا انطلاقا من العاصمة القطرية الدوحة وكان شعار هذه الرحلة الطويلة النوم بما أن اللاعبين كانوا مرهقين من ليلة أمس التي وصلوا فيها في توقيت متأخر إلى قطر بحكم فارق الساعتين ولم يخلدوا على ااراحة سوى اقل من 5 ساعات بما أن موعد الإستيقاظ حدد على الساعة السادسة صباحا.

إجراءات سريعة و40 أورو للتاشيرة

كانت الإجراءات في مطار نيروبي سريعة بحكم وجود مبعوث الترجي الرياضي خميس الدريدي وتجهيزه كل الأمور مع الشرطة والقمارق مسبقا وذلك تفاديا لطول الإنتظار ولو أن الحقائب هي التي تاخرت نوعا وعطلت التحاق الترجيين بمقر إقامتهم في نيروبي.
وقد فوجئ كل من رافقوا الأحمر والأصفر في هذه الرحلة بثمن التأشيرة المقدر ب40 أورو للشخص الواحد.

Esperance de Tunis have safely landed at JKIA.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 17:59

نزل أنتركونتينونتال
اختار مبعوث الترجي الرياضي نزل إنتركونتينونتال لإقامة الوفد الرسمي للترجي الرياضي وهو فندق فخم يعد من احسن النزل الموجودة في نيروبي … المشكل الوحيد هو أنه يبعد حوالي ساعة إلا ربع عن المطار خصوصا وأن حركة المرور صعبة جدا في العاصمة الكينية.

حصة إزالة الإرهاق بمطعم بالنزل
وجد المعد البدني للترجي الرياضي صبري البوعزيزي أحد المطاعم الموجودة في النزل وهو كبير من حيث المساحة وشاغر من الكراسي وملازم المطعم وذلك لإجراء الحصة التدريبية المخصصة لإزالة الإرهاق منذ قليل في نيروبي.

ابن المدب في الموعد
من بين الترجيين الذين رافقوا فريق باب سويقة في رحلتهم هذه إلى كينيا الإبن الأكبر لحمدي المدب محمد علي المدب الذي أبى إلا أن يكون مع والده في انطلاقة المغامرة الإفريقية التي تعد الهدف الأول والأساسي لكامل العائلة الترجية في هذه السنة.

الترجيون يكتشفون الملعب غدا
الحصة التدريبية الثانية في برنامج الترجي الرياضي في كينيا ستدور عشية الغد على الساعة الرابعة ظهرا الثانية بتوقيت تونس وهو نفس توقيت اللقاء غدا السبت بقيادة الحكم المغربي بو شعيب الأحرش…
هذه الحصة ستدور على ميدان الملعب الرئيسي الذي وصلت في شأنه أخبار سيئة تقول إن الأرضية صعبة جدا وهو ما سيكتشفه أبناء باب سويقة ظهر الغد.
شاركها !

Rédaction · 27-02-2014 21:05

CAF CL 2014 - GOR vs. EST: Williamson confiant!

Ligue africaine des champions: Le coach de Gor Mahia confiant dans la victoire sur l'Espérance de Tunis (Photo: gormahiafc.co.ke)

L'entraîneur du club kényan Gor Mahia, Bobby Williamson, est confiant dans le fait que son équipe peut battre l'Espérance de Tunis lors de leur match aller des 16èmes de finale de la Ligue africaine des champions, qu'ils disputeront le samedi 29 février (sic) à Nairobi.

En s'exprimant sur le site officiel du club à l'issue d'une séance d'entraînement, le coach a reconnu la valeur du géant tunisien, tout en insistant sur le fait que Gor Mahia avait pour objectif de gagner le match et d'avancer dans la compétition.

'Nous savons qu'ils sont des habitués de la Ligue des champions et qu'il sont très bien classés sur le continent, mais c'est également notre mérite qui nous a mené jusqu'ici et nous nous bonifions après chaque match', a déclaré l'Ecossais, Williamson.

'Je suis confiant dans notre capacité à l'emporter en les prenant pied à pied', a déclaré M. Williamson, un ex-entraîneur de l'équipe nationale ougandaise.

Il est convaincu que ses joueurs sauront être à la hauteur et qu'ils prouveront à leurs détracteurs qu'ils en sont arrivés là grâce à leur mérite.

Afrique Jet

ESTfan · 27-02-2014 21:12

www.est.org.tn

- La délégation « Sang et Or » a quitté Doha ce jeudi à 9h30 pour Nairobi pour une durée de 5h00 de vol.

- L'avion a atterri à Nairobi à 14h30, la délégation a regagné l'hôtel Intercontinental Nairobi où elle a déjeuné, les joueurs ont aussitôt regagné leur chambres.

- Après une après-midi de repos, le staff a concocté à 19h00 une séance de décrassage qui a duré 45 minutes.

- Un point de presse sera donné demain à l'hôtel à 11h00 avant la séance d'entrainement à l'horaire du match (16h00 heure locale, 14h00 heure tunisienne) au stade où se jouera la rencontre.

bravor · 27-02-2014 21:54

samedi 29 février?!!!!!

SCARFACE TM · 27-02-2014 22:10

AbdouEsperanza93 a écrit :

Je voulais dire leur style de jeu , leur points forts et faibles etc ...

je crois que leur style de jeu se base essentiellement sur les provocations et l'intimidation en dehors du terrain...

sinon plus sérieusement, les équipes africaines se ressemblent énormément, à part mazembe, al ahly et les équipes marocaines en général qui jouent un football de possession et attaque placée etc... le reste des équipes jouent à l'africaine, les duels physiques, la vitesse et l'imprévisibilité technique... le3ba jatléwi mais qui peut surprendre quand on a des lacunes individiduelles

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 22:38

AbdouEsperanza93 a écrit :

Je voulais dire leur style de jeu , leur points forts et faibles etc ...

je te conseille de faire comme Krol et les visionner sur youtube.
A part ça je suppose comme c'est l'Afrique de l'Est anglaise, que leur jeu s"inspire du jeu nordique, surtout avec un coach suédois. Donc jeu direct, long et plutôt aérien, axé sur le physique et peu de fioritures techniques individuelles.
Il faudrait pas s'attendre à un jeu plaisant fait de passes au sol, plus une épreuve de force et un jeu haché, notre seule chance c'est qu'il sont au début de leur saison (seulement la 2è journée ) et peut être pas en pleine forme.

BenM'radMachouche · 27-02-2014 23:29

CL-AFR : Formation probable des "Sang et Or" face à Gor Mahia
Gnet - le Jeudi 27 Février 2014 à 20:36

L'Espérance Sportive de Tunis récupèrera Oussama Darragi et Ahmed Akaichi à l'occasion du match aller des seizièmes de finale de la ligue des champions d'Afrique. Absents face à l'ES Metlaoui samedi dernier, les deux meilleurs buteurs de l'équipe seront titularisés après-demain face à Gor Mahia.

Selon Attounissia, le coach "Sang et Or", Ruud Krol, alignera également d'entrée, le pivot, Khaled Mouelhi.

Voici la formation probable : Ben Cherifia, Derbali, Chammam, Ben Mansour, Dhaouadi, Ragued, Mouelhi, Afful, Akaichi, Darragi et Ndjeng.

BenM'radMachouche · 28-02-2014 09:37

Gor Mahia News

A look at What Gor Mahia are up against

Having beaten Esperance in the final of the 1987 Africa cup winners cup, Gor Mahia will be hoping to achieve a similar feat when they take on Esperance de Tunis at the Nyayo national stadium on Saturday.

Gor Mahia fans and players will draw inspiration from that feat that lives in the folklores of Kenyan football as they take on the Tunisian giants.

Harrison Aful and Yannick Djeng at JKIA

It however will be a tall order. Whereas Gor Mahia were the better side in 1987, Esperance will be the favourites this time around. They have consistently been amongst the top African teams over the past 25 years and they reached semi finals of the African champions league in 2013.

Esperance coach Coach Ruud Krol , when asked whether history will count in the match Krol said "We are well aware that Gor Mahia beat Esperance in 1987 to win Nelson Mandela Cup but that is a long time ago and will not account at all when we play them on Saturday."

Budget
Esperance boasts an annual financial budget in the region of 18 million Euros which is approximately Ksh 2,132,334,000, well over 2 billion, An astronomical figure by African standards.

Ruud Krol
The Dutch coach is vastly experienced both as a former player and a coach. He played for both Ajax and the Dutch national teams during the peak of their powers in the early 1970s alongside legends like Johan Cruyff and Neeskens. It was during this period that the Dutch won the European cup of nations and reached the World cup finals. Krol also learned his trade under Rinus Michels, one of the best coaches ever, twice winner of the European Nations cup.

As a coach, Krol is vastly experienced, having coached teams in Europe like Ajaccio (Dennis Oliech's current team) and KV Mechelen. In Africa he has coached the Egyptian national team as well as Orlando Pirates, Zamalek and CS Sfaxien whom he coached to the CAF Confederation cup win in 2013.

The coach exuded confidence upon arrival in Nairobi. "The weather in Nairobi seems perfect. My players are in good shape and ready for this tie. I have only watched Gor on YouTube. They have a good left back and central striker, so we will exercise caution but I still target a positive result,"

The team
The key to the success of Esperance at continental record is their strong away record. Last year they did not loose a match away from home during the first 3 rounds. The defence is anchored by Tunisian national team first choice goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia.

A player to watch out for is attacking midfielder Ossama "picasso" Darragi, a free scoring player who has scored 8 times in the Tunisian league this season and is joint second leading scorer. He is quick, has close ball control and will make incisive runs into the penalty box.

Luckily the attack minded dangerman Khaled Gharsellaoui has been left at home due to lack of match fitness.

Darragi will be assisted by Ghanaian international Harrison Aful and Mohamed Ali Mhadhebi. Afful plays deeper on the right side of midfield and is a strong tackler who is also good on the ball. He makes quick runs from deep. Gor Mahia will need to watch out for him should he run into the penalty box because he falls easily at the slightest touch.

The attack will be led by Camerounian Yannick Djeng who joined them in 2011 after having been the subject of interest from Swiss side FC Sion. Djeng is powerfully built and uses his strong physique to shrug off defenders. He also has a powerful left foot which uses to send rocket as soon as he gains an inch of space. Luckily Gor Mahia also have the robustly built Israel Emuge.

Lining up alongside Djeng will be Ahmed Akaichi who is currently the second leading scorer in the Tunisian league with 8 goals in 20 matches. Akaichi is a classic goal poacher, good at positioning himself in the right place at the right time to score.

Esperance like most North African sides are very quick on the ball, very precise in finishing and are capable of launching lightning counter attacks, something that Gor Mahia will have to watch out for. Coach Ruud Krol indicated to a Tunisian newspaper that Gor Mahia lacks pace and he intends to exploit that lack of pace.

Krol also hopes that the fact that the Kenyan league has just started will work in the Tunisian's favour because Gor Mahia have not gotten into their rhythm. Krol will be going for an all out attacking formation since he wants to win in Nairobi to make the return leg a formality. "We are the team to beat , and the best scenario is to play offensive to bring down the team on their home ground" said krol.

Tunisian League
With 20 matches played. Esperance are currently leading the Tunisian league standings. They have won 14 drew 5 and lost 1 for a total of 47 points which is 9 points ahead of second placed Etoile Du Sahel. Their last match was a 3-1 win over Metlaoui on February 22.

Gor Mahia fans will be hoping that coach Williamson has studied the Tunisian side and prepared a game plan. "We know they are regulars at the Champions League and that are highly ranked on the continent , but it is also our merit that has brought us so far and we we enhance after every game ', has said the Scot , Williamson. 'I am confident in our ability to win by taking step by step" said Williamson.

With the right approach, Gor Mahia can beat Esperance. Last year, St George of Ethiopia eliminated ENPPI of Egypt and came very close to eliminating Zamalek.

The club
Espérance means "Hope" in French. The club was formed in 1919 and has won the Tunisian league 25 times, the Tunisian cup 14 times and have won 5 continental tournaments. The club's nickname is Taraji which also means hope in Arabic.

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